- 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)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of St Francis reported: an acceptance rate of 65% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–32.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of St Francis reviews each application.
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.
University of St Francis is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Joliet, Illinois, with 1,343 undergraduates.
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:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 520 | 580 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 | 32 |
| ACT English | 21 | 26 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 24 | 28 |
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 factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Do I have a chance at the University of St Francis with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of St Francis admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is the University of St Francis test optional?
Check University of St Francis' admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of St Francis was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at the University of St Francis?
A lot: University of St Francis requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of St Francis' SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of St Francis' fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 520–610 in reading and writing and 510–610 in math; ACT composite 20–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of St Francis?
University of St Francis requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is the University of St Francis hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of St Francis admitted 65% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into the University of St Francis?
University of St Francis' 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.
Does the University of St Francis consider legacy status?
No. University of St Francis doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the 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 the University of St Francis?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average 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 cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of St Francis' official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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