Campus & Student Life at University of St Francis

Home to about 1,627 undergraduates in 2020, University of Saint Francis is a small, private university located in Joliet, Illinois. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Saint Francis offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Saint Francis can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Saint Francis Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of St Francis is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

University of Saint Francis Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at University of Saint Francis. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Saint Francis Disability Services.

University of Saint Francis for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Saint Francis does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our University of Saint Francis for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of St Francis

University of Saint Francis offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of St Francis

University of Saint Francis has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,627 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,365 (83.9%). Part-time attendance was 262 (16.1%).

University of St Francis is Ranked #1,930 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Saint Francis is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Saint Francis #1930 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Saint Francis by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Saint Francis Diversity Guide.

University of St Francis Competes in the NIAA

University of Saint Francis has a total of 491 student athletes, 312 men and 179 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of St Francis Athletics