University of St Francis
Joliet, Illinois · Private
University of St Francis admitted 64% of 1,888 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 900–1170 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 65% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
University of St Francis’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants), and University of St Francis accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of St Francis’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $52,780 a year. After grants, students paid $16,455 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is University of St Francis’s acceptance rate?
University of St Francis admitted 64% of applicants: 1,207 of 1,888 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is University of St Francis’s application deadline?
University of St Francis uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Francis?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 900 to 1170, with a median around 1040. A score at or above 1040 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of St Francis’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and University of St Francis accepts the Common App fee waiver.
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