University of St Francis

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,110

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,045

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

65.3%

2,250 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,074

41.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.8%

143 Graduates

About

University of St Francis is a higher education institution located in Will County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of St Francis were Curriculum & Instruction (160 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (45 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees).

In 2024, 877 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Francis. 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (529 degrees), 2.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $38,110, which is $12,822 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $38,110, which is $12,822 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,045.

In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of St Francis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,110

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of St Francis was $38,110. The cost of tuition at University of St Francis is $12,822 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of St Francis (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,045

2024 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of St Francis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,045. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of St Francis grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of St Francis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,590

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Francis was of $9,590 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.95% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of St Francis (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of St Francis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.68% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of St Francis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of St Francis received 2,250 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.2% annual growth. Out of those 2,250 applicants, 1,469 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.3% acceptance rate.

There were 3,074 students enrolled at University of St Francis in 2024. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Francis has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,469

Accepted Out of 2,250

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Francis was 65.3% (1,469 admissions from 2,250 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.2%, while admissions grew by 21.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of St Francis (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

17% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Francis in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of St Francis had a total enrollment of 3,074 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,272 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,802. This means that 41.4% of students enrolled at University of St Francis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of St Francis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.6% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.37% Black or African American, 3.71% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.0651% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of St Francis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.5%) and White Male (17.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Francis in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,074 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,272 and the part-time enrollment is 1,802. This means that 41.4% of students enrolled at University of St Francis are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of St Francis (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of St Francis was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of St Francis had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of St Francis (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,801 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
722 enrolled students
Black or African American
288 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Francis is 58.6% White, 23.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.37% Black or African American, 3.71% Asian, 2.21% Two or More Races, 0.0651% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0651% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 33 students (1.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 415 more women than men received degrees from University of St Francis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of St Francis is white (529 degrees awarded). There were 2.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of St Francis is Curriculum & Instruction (160 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (45 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (41 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of St Francis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (288 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (37 degrees), and Health (299 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,597,025 people), Registered nurses (1,557,678 people), Secondary school teachers (525,239 people), Education administrators (306,226 people), and Other managers (234,112 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Francis in 2024 are Education (288 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (37 degrees), Health (299 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Education (288 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (37 degrees), Health (299 degrees), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Elementary & secondary schools (3,120,564 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,787,371 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,391 people), Outpatient care centers (391,159 people), and Offices of physicians (241,881 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of St Francis.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of St Francis was Registered Nursing with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of St Francis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

646

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 231 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis, which is 0.358 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (646).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of St Francis by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 0.27 times less than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 126 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 3.71 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 47% of students graduating from University of St Francis completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
529 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
194 degrees awarded
Black or African American
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Francis is white (529 degrees awarded). There were 2.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
141 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Francis is white female (400 degrees awarded). There were 2.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (141 degrees).

Operations

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at nearly $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.3M (13.7%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of St Francis had a total salary expenditure of 48.1M. University of St Francis employs 25 Professors, 20 Assistant professors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at University of St Francis are Male Professor (16), Female Assistant professor (15), and Female Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis are: Management, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Endowment

$31.3M

2024 Endowment

13%

growth from 2023

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at about $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Francis grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of St Francis (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.7M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of St Francis paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($48.1M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$5.98M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of St Francis paid a total of $5.98M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis were Management with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

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