University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox StreetJoliet, IL 60435
http://www.stfrancis.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1920 |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Undergrad Students | 1,276 |
| Endowment | 14,089,869 |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Application Fee | 30 |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | August 1 |
| Tuition | 19,540 |
| Room/Board | 7,280 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Loyola University Medical Center, Will County School District, Silver Cross Hospital, Plainfield School District |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
| Museums | Greenhouse, Performing Arts Center |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other |
| Museums | Greenhouse, Performing Arts Center |
| Periodical Subs | 8,000 |
| # of Books | 107,457 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 84% |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Campus Size | 22 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 23% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (100%) |
| Popular Events | Martin Luther King Celebration, Artist Lecture Series (i. e. Ballet Folklorico Mexico, Chicago Rovers Irish Band, Muntu African Dance Theater), Student Diversity Retreats, CHicago Culture Van Series, Black History Month-Long Celebrations, Salsa Dance Instruction, Diversity Week Celebration, Talent Show, Hip-hop performances |
| Nearest Airport | Chicago (36), Chicago (45) |
| Nearest Train | Joliet (2) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station |
| Number of Organizations | 38 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) Paw Print (once every three weeks) |
| Honor Societies | The John Duns Scotus Honors Program |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) FCA, Peer Ministers, Campus Ministry |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Diversifying Student Life |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Student Nursing Assoc, Student Art League, Forensic Team, Drama Club, Science Club, Educators in Action, Students in Free Enterprise, American Advertising Federation, Art Education Society, Cougars for Life, Environmental Initiatives Collaboration, Habitat for Humanity, History Society, Jesters, Physician's Assistant Student Society, Psychology Club, Social Work Organization, Student Activities Council, Student Nurses Association, Student Red Cross |
