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University of St. Francis

University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435

Official telephone: (815) 740-3400
Toll-free telephone: (800) 735-7500
Fax number: (815) 740-5032
Website: www.stfrancis.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,349
Full-time undergraduates: 1,273
Part-time undergraduates: 76
Total graduate students: 1,206
Full-time graduate students: 196
Part-time graduate students: 1,010
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 22
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 5%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
1.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.1% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
22.1% Hispanic/Latino
60.2% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.2% Nonresident Alien
1.1% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
17.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
66.4% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.2% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
2.0% Nonresident Alien
0.9% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 34 acres
City or town school is located in: Joliet, IL
Population of city/town: 147,806
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campus in Albuquerque, NM; St. Bonaventure/City Center Campus in Joliet, IL.
Nearest major city: Chicago
Distance of nearest major city: 35 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,718,782
Online campus map: https://
www.stfrancis.edu/
visitors/campus-map

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
  • other housing including Theme and wellness housing.
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 51%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 26%
Percent of students who live off campus: 74%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 90%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, math, study skills, Study skills assessment and counseling.
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance, Supplemental instruction, academic coaching.
Counseling services:
older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, graduate school assistance.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, adaptive equipment, e-texts, e-files.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 100%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social sororities on campus: 1
Percent of women who join sororities: 2%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): Encounter
Number of honor societies: 17
Campus-based religious organizations:
University Ministry
Minority student organizations:
Ethnic Affairs, Unidos Vamos a Alcanzar, Brother2Brother, Sister2Sister, Black Student Association
International student organizations:
International club

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Dave Laketa,
Athletic Director
School colors: brown and gold
School mascot: Bernie the Saint Bernard
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballyesNAIA
Men's basketballyesNAIA
Men's bowlingno 
Men's cheerleadingyes 
Men's cross-countryyesNAIA
Men's footballyesNAIA
Men's golfyesNAIA
Men's socceryesNAIA
Men's tennisyesNAIA
Men's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Men's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA
Women's basketballyesNAIA
Women's bowlingno 
Women's cheerleadingyes 
Women's cross-countryyesNAIA
Women's golfyesNAIA
Women's socceryesNAIA
Women's softballyesNAIA
Women's tennisyesNAIA
Women's track and field (indoor)yesNAIA
Women's track and field (outdoor)yesNAIA
Women's volleyballyesNAIA

Athletic facilities:
football field, outside track, weight room
Intramural/Recreational sports:
recreational club

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Chicago (Midway) (36 miles)
Nearest other airport: Chicago (O'Hare) (45 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Joliet, IL (2 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Joliet, IL (2 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: fair
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 19% immediately

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