University of St Francis

www.stfrancis.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,000

2.78% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$16,455

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

63.9%

1,888 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,185

41.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.6%

148 Graduates

About

University of St Francis is a higher education institution located in Will County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of St Francis were Curriculum & Instruction (155 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (51 degrees), and Registered Nursing (46 degrees).

In 2023, 1,001 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Francis. 74.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (632 degrees), 3.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (198 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $37,000, which is $12,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Francis was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $37,000, which is $12,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,455.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending University of St Francis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of St Francis was $37,000. The cost of tuition at University of St Francis is $12,425 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$16,455

2023 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of St Francis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,455. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of St Francis grew by 11.3%.

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

$9,315

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Francis was of $9,315 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.22% between 2022 and 2023.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at University of St Francis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.76% with respect to 2022, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Francis was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of St Francis received 1,888 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,888 applicants, 1,207 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,185 students enrolled at University of St Francis in 2023. 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Francis has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,207

Accepted Out of 1,888

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Francis was 63.9% (1,207 admissions from 1,888 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 58.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 14.1%, while admissions declined by 6%.

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

56%

Submission Percentage (2023)

129

Scores Submitted (2023)

56% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Francis in 2023 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 3,185 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,333 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,852. This means that 41.9% 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 60.6% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.89% Black or African American, 3.39% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0942% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of St Francis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23%) and White Male (17.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.5%), followed by White Male (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Francis in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,185 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,333 and the part-time enrollment is 1,852. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at University of St Francis are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

73%

2023 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of St Francis had a retention rate lower 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 (2023)

White
1,931 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
714 enrolled students
Black or African American
283 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of St Francis is 60.6% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.89% Black or African American, 3.39% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.126% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0942% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 32 students (1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 487 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 (632 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (198 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of St Francis is Curriculum & Instruction (155 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (51 degrees) and Registered Nursing (46 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (298 degrees awarded), Health (376 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (29 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 (1,585,765 people), Registered nurses (1,516,558 people), Secondary school teachers (532,025 people), Education administrators (303,955 people), and Other managers (222,976 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Francis in 2023 are Education (298 degrees awarded), Health (376 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Education (298 degrees awarded), Health (376 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (29 degrees), Human Sciences (12 degrees), and History (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,445,684 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,336,494 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (892,038 people), Computer Systems Design (601,618 people), and Banking & related activities (525,299 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
122 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
61 degrees awarded
General Psychology
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of St Francis was Registered Nursing with 122 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

257

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

744

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 257 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis, which is 0.345 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (744).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 0.23 times less than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis in Registered Nursing, which is 7.45 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of St Francis is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
632 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
198 degrees awarded
Black or African American
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Francis is white (632 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (198 degrees).

0.599% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
471 degrees awarded
White Male
161 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Francis is white female (471 degrees awarded). There were 2.93 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (161 degrees).

Operations

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at nearly $27.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 501k (1.81%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of St Francis had a total salary expenditure of 47M. University of St Francis employs 26 Assistant professors, 23 Professors and 18 Instructors. Most academics at University of St Francis are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Professor (15), and Female Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis are: Management, with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$27.7M

2023 Endowment

4.1%

growth from 2022

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at about $27.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Francis grew 4.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$768k - Federal
$610k - State
$2.5M - Local

As of 2023, University of St Francis received $768k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $610k from state grants and contracts, and $2.5M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.6M

2023 Salaries

2.01%

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of St Francis paid a median of $21.6M in salaries, which represents 45.9% of their overall expenditure ($47M) and a 2.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.08% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.74% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of St Francis paid a total of $6.08M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of St Francis were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Professor with 23 employees, and Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis were Management with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of St Francis was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Instructor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of St Francis.

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