University of St. Francis - Education facility details

College overview for University of St. Francis

Kind of university is private institution, founded 1920, this college does have roman catholic religious affiliation. The academic calendar is organized as semester and has 1,276 students capacity. It is located in a suburban setting and its endowment is 14,089,869.The admission fee estimate is US Dollars 30 and the application deadline is august 1. See Extra Curriculars details for University of St. Francis This faculty is deemed selective and expenses is estimated $ 19,540 while room is USD 7,280. For funding (as detailed in education grants for adults) use the provided contact info to inquire University of St. Francis about available grants that may be available.

Student Services at University of St. Francis

The basic services provided are nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other. Remedial services offered are math, writing, study skills, other. This university offers counseling on: career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious.

The career services offered counseling are: on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other Statistics offers a rundown of students that enter the job market within 6 months of 84%.Firms that hire most graduates are Loyola University Medical Center, Will County School District, Silver Cross Hospital, Plainfield School District.

Library and special facilities of University of St. Francis

This university does have a library, and is member of a library consortia. Provides 107,457 books.The current number of serial subscriptions is: 8,000. Has 1,761 microforms, audiovisuals and 2,000 eBooks. Has other facilities: Over 50 diverse onine databases; Curriculum and Juvenile Collections; Physician Assistant Library (Albuquerque, NM) and relating to museums or other special academic buildings on the Campus offers: Greenhouse, Performing Arts Center.

Technology focus and facilities in University of St. Francis

This university does require a computer course to be undertaken, and a computer is not required. There are 362 computer available for students.It does offer Internet access and it does not provide e-mail addresses.Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library. The number of available wired connection in the library (excluding labs) is 24. The classrooms have 37. In the Labs there are 94. There are 69 wired internet accesses are offered.University of St. Francis does provide wireless connections.

The recommended operating system is Microsoft.The percentage of hosting units owned by university for Web access is 100%. Students are allowed have personal web pages and there is an online registration system. Security services offered on the Campus are: 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).

Campus Life and University Housing for University of St. Francis

The percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned houses is 23%. The percentage of students staying on campus on weekends is 50%.

The school does offer students housing. And the amount of students living in college-owned housing is 23%. Housing is available for all unmarried students. The Campus does provide assistance if housing is unavailable. The types of available housings are coed dorms (100%). The university-owned percentage of housings units is 26% singles, 60% double rooms, 14% triples, 0% apartments, 0% uncategorized.

The university owns 2 buildings The amount of housing units that have a sprinkler system is 100%. Among buildings, 100% have fire alarms. In total 100% have high speed internet access. The total campus size is 22 acres.

Transportation (distances in miles) to University of St. Francis

  • Nearest airport to University of St. Francis: Chicago (36), Chicago (45)
  • Closest train station to University of St. Francis: Joliet (2)
  • Nearest bus station to University of St. Francis: Joliet (2)


Public transportation does not serve the campus. Students are not allowed to have cars in the campusand 80% of students do have a vehicle with them.

Student Employment, Reserve Officers Training Corps as well as Rules at University of St. Francis

The university does provide jobs and the percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005/2006 is 28%, the average wage was 1,685 and freshmen are discouraged from working during their first term.

Army ROTC: Not offered, Navy ROTC: Not offered, Air Force ROTC: Not offered.

Legal alcohol is permitted on campus.Other policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited.

Campus most 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. For more sport informations visit the site of University of St. Francis. You may also explore other colleges in Illinois as the available data varies for each college.

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

Website: http://www.stfrancis.edu
Email: information@stfrancis.edu




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