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University of St Francis Admission Requirements

Joliet, Illinois

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Chances of getting into University of St Francis

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
68%
Admission Difficulty for University of St Francis
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into University of St Francis and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of St Francis is 68%.  It ranks #18 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. University of St Francis is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,074 out of 1,574 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 62 percent on standardized admission tests. University of St Francis typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.47. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The University of St Francis application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of St Francis you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.47 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of St Francis. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 45% of students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of St Francis SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
920-1170
Applicants Submitting SAT 
45%
SAT Scores for University of St Francis
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for University of St Francis
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 580
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1170
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of St Francis?

University of St Francis is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of St Francis score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 920-1170.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of St Francis admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >80%
1045 to 1170 Avg + 68%-80%
920 to 1045 Avg - 53%-68%
795 to 920 Reach 37%-53%
Less than 795 Low <37%
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University of St Francis ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
9%
ACT Scores for University of St Francis
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for University of St Francis
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of St Francis?

University of St Francis is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of St Francis regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of St Francis admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >82%
22 to 25 Avg + 68%-82%
20 to 22 Avg - 56%-68%
18 to 20 Reach 43%-56%
Less than 18 Low <43%
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University of St Francis GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.47
Typical High School Grades 
B+

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

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into University of St Francis. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of St Francis was 3.47 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #22 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of St Francis accepts 68% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of St Francis students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 27.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 20.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of St Francis admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 961 613 1,574
Accepted 664 410 1,074
Acceptance Rate 69% 67% 68%
Enrolled 120 84 204
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 20% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of St Francis is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of St Francis and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of St Francis Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of St Francis
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148584 IPEDS survey data for University of St Francis.

FAQs

Does University of St Francis prefer SAT or ACT?

45% of students submit their SAT scores to University of St Francis. 9% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of St Francis?

68% of those who apply are granted admission to University of St Francis. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of St Francis?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1170. 45% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of St Francis?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 25. 9% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.