University of St Francis

www.stfrancis.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,000

2.94% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$16,761

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

2.83%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

60.1%

1,917 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

3,529

44.2% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

59.7%

129 Graduates

About

University of St Francis is a higher education institution located in Will County, IL. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of St Francis were Registered Nursing (112 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (64 degrees), and Management Science (22 degrees).

In 2020, 1,033 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of St Francis. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (727 degrees), 5.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (131 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $35,000, which is $12,470 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of St Francis is $35,000, which is $12,470 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,761.

In 2020, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of St Francis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,000

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of St Francis was $35,000. The cost of tuition at University of St Francis is $12,470 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$16,761

2020 Value

5.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of St Francis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,761. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of St Francis grew by 5.24%.

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

$8,605

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of St Francis was of $8,605 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of room and board increased by 2.78% between 2019 and 2020. 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of St Francis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 3.37% with respect to 2019, when 89% 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.

2.83%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of St Francis was 2.83%, which represents 26 out of the 920 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 1,917 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 15.7% annual decline. Out of those 1,917 applicants, 1,152 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,529 students enrolled at University of St Francis in 2020, and 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of St Francis has an overall enrollment yield of 18.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

60.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,152

Accepted Out of 1,917

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of St Francis was 60.1% (1,152 admissions from 1,917 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 45.6%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −15.7%, while admissions grew by 11.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of St Francis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage

159

Scores Submitted

76% of enrolled first-time students at University of St Francis in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of St Francis has a total enrollment of 3,529 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,559 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,970. This means that 44.2% 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 65.2% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.04% Black or African American, 3.74% Asian, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of St Francis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.2%), followed by White Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of St Francis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,529 students. The full-time enrollment at University of St Francis is 1,559 and the part-time enrollment is 1,970. This means that 44.2% of students enrolled at University of St Francis are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

81%

2020 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 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

White
2,301
Hispanic or Latino
596
Black or African American
319

The enrolled student population at University of St Francis is 65.2% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.04% Black or African American, 3.74% Asian, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.142% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0567% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 36 students (1.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 495 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 (727 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (131 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of St Francis is Registered Nursing (112 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (64 degrees) and Management Science (22 degrees).

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 (285 degrees awarded), Health (430 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (37 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 (1,926,904 people), Registered nurses (1,415,016 people), Accountants & auditors (1,071,839 people), Other managers (759,902 people), and Financial managers (475,394 people).

The most specialized majors at University of St Francis are Education (285 degrees awarded), Health (430 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (37 degrees), History (9 degrees), and Business (168 degrees).

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, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

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 (3,372,082 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,845,484 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (674,455 people), Insurance carriers (512,879 people), and Banking & related activities (511,649 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

Registered Nursing
112 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
64 degree-majorss awarded
Management Science
22 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of St Francis was Registered Nursing with 112 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

269

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

764

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 269 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis, which is 0.352 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (764).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of St Francis in Health Care Administration & Management, which is 0.269 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 152 degrees were awarded to women at University of St Francis in Registered Nursing, which is 7.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 38% 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, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of St Francis is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.775% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
727 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
131 degrees awarded
Black or African American
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of St Francis is white (727 degrees awarded). There were 5.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (131 degrees).

0.484% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
559 degrees awarded
White Male
168 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of St Francis is white female (559 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (168 degrees).

Operations

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at nearly $22.6M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $−NaNM (−5.12%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, University of St Francis had a total salary expenditure of $48.5M. University of St Francis employs 28 Assistant professors, 26 Professors, and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at University of St Francis are Female Assistant professors (24), Male Professors(15), and Female Associate professors (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis are: Management, with 39 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Endowment

$22.6M

2020 Endowment

3.63%

growth from 2019

University of St Francis has an endowment valued at about $22.6M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of St Francis grew 3.63% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17M 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

$1.16M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of St Francis received $1.16M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.6M

2020 Salaries

1.71%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of St Francis paid a median of $24.6M in salaries, which represents 50.8% of their overall expenditure ($48.5M) and a 1.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.5% growth from 2018 and a 0.238% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.93M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of St Francis paid a total of $6.93M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

39 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of St Francis were Assistant professor with 28 employees; Professor with 26 employees; and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of St Francis were Management with 39 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of St Francis was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

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