University of St Francis Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

University of St Francis is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Joliet, Illinois, with 1,343 undergraduates. It admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 65% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 520–610 reading and writing, 510–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 20–32 composite
  • Average net price: $16,455 a year (2022–23)

University of St Francis GPA requirements

University of St Francis requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of St Francis hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of St Francis acceptance rate

University of St Francis admitted 1,469 of 2,250 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 65%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of St Francis in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing520580610
SAT Math510550610
ACT Composite202532
ACT English212634
ACT Math212428
17% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as University of St Francis reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1141 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of St Francis looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of St Francis's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of St Francis awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,455 a year at University of St Francis in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into University of St Francis?

University of St Francis requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of St Francis hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at University of St Francis?

University of St Francis's acceptance rate was 65% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,469 of 2,250 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do University of St Francis students have?

The middle 50% of University of St Francis's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (17% of them) scored 520–610 in Reading and Writing and 510–610 in Math. The median scores were 580 (Reading and Writing) and 550 (Math).

What ACT scores do University of St Francis students have?

The middle 50% of University of St Francis's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (2% of them) had composite scores of 20–32, with a median of 25.

Does University of St Francis accept AP credit?

Yes. University of St Francis awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at University of St Francis?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,455 a year at University of St Francis, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of St FrancisU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).