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University of St Francis

University of St Francis

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University of St Francis: international tuition 39,966 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 46,239 USD, acceptance rate 65.3%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.

International students cannot receive the university's need-based aid, but can pursue the USF Scholarship ($7,000–$25,000/year) plus athletic, talent and alumni scholarships. The pages do not state merit criteria or how awards are considered.

Getting in. The school admits 65.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–610, Math 510–610, ACT 20–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.

Cost for a year. One year comes to about 46,239 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.

Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.

Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026

Overview
At a glance

What is the tuition at University of St Francis?

International tuition is 39,966 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 46,239 USD.

Does University of St Francis offer scholarships for international students?

Need-based aid is not open to international students. International students cannot receive the university's need-based aid, but can pursue the USF Scholarship ($7,000–$25,000/year) plus athletic, talent and alumni scholarships. The pages do not state merit criteria or how awards are considered.

What English scores does University of St Francis require?

Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.

What is the acceptance rate at University of St Francis?

The acceptance rate is 65.3%.

Total cost / year (estimate)
≈ 46,239 USD≈ ₫1.21B
tuition 39,966 USD
Aid for intl students
Unclear
Merit UnclearNeed No
Acceptance rate
65.3%
IELTSminimum
6
TOEFL79DET105
International students
3.3%
undergraduate
Programs
40 programs
13 STEM
Founded
1920
Students
2,954
Ways to pay
  • Pay in fullYes
  • Aid with the offerUnclear
  • Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear

For Vietnamese students

Vietnamese community nearby

Joliet
178
0.1% of residents22 born in Vietnam
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area
31,609
0.3% of residents17,901 born in Vietnam

Contact

Address
500 N Wilcox St, Joliet, IL 60435-6188
Admissions email
Social
Cost & scholarships

Tuition and cost for a year

Academic year 2026-27
Total cost / year
≈ 46,239 USD≈ ₫1.21B
estimate, a rough guide
International tuition
39,966 USD≈ ₫1.04B
International tuition per year (USD) vs other schoolsLower than 56% of schools
Middle half: 34,170–55,04080% of schools: 24,734–68,017

Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.

VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.

Scholarships and aid for international students

Merit for intl studentsi
Unclear
Need-based for intli
No
  • Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe pages do not say whether scholarships are considered automatically with the admission application or need a separate form, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
  • Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages say nothing about whether admission decisions for international students consider ability to pay, so no conclusion can be drawn.
  • Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; since need-based aid is closed to this group, there is no information on forms.

Scholarships at this school

Other2Talent2
  • Alumni ScholarshipOtherApplication method unclearSchool page

    Listed among resources for international students, but its details are on a separate page not provided.

  • Athletic scholarshipsTalentApplication method unclearSchool page

    Listed among resources for international students; awarded by the athletic department.

  • Talent scholarships (Music, Art, Duns Scotus Honor Society, Science Fellows)TalentApplication method unclearSchool page

    Listed among the resources the university offers to international students.

  • USF Scholarship (first-year)OtherApplication method unclearSchool page7,000 – 25,000 USD/year≈ ₫183M – ₫652M

    It is listed among the resources the university offers to international students, so international students are eligible.

Admissions

Admission requirements

Acceptance rate
65.3%
SAT / ACT
Test-optionali
Minimum IELTS
6
Application fee (typical)
~50 USD
comparison: median of 349 United States schools, not this school's fee

SAT / ACT of enrolled students

SATReading & Writing200800520–610
SATMath200800510–610
ACTcomposite13620–32

English

IELTSAcademic09≥ 6
TOEFLiBT0120≥ 79
DETDuolingo10160≥ 105
Conditional admission / English pathway
Offeredi
English pathway program
English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP)

Application requirements

  • SATACTOptional
  • English proficiencyRequired

Deadlines

ComparisonThis school has not posted this year's deadlines. Among United States schools in Duckling's data, Early Decision is usually around Nov 1, Regular Decision is usually around Jan 15. Check the school's site before applying.

How to apply

Apply via
Common App

Minimum English scores vs other schools

IELTS AcademicAbout typical
Middle half: 6–6.580% of schools: 5.5–6.5

Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

TOEFL iBTAbout typical
Middle half: 71–8080% of schools: 61–90

Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.

AP credit by subject

Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board

Your score
AP2-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ARTD 101
AP3-D Art and Design3+3 cr
ARTD 101
APArt History3+3 cr
ARTD 257
APBiology3+3 cr
BIOL 124
APBiology4+4 cr
BIOL 124 / 125
APCalculus AB3+5 cr
MATH 181
APCalculus BC3+9 cr
MATH 181 / 182
APChemistry3+3 cr
CHEM 121 / 123
APComparative Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLI 208
APComputer Science A3+3 cr
COMP 140
APComputer Science Principles3+3 cr
COMP 135
APDrawing3+3 cr
ARTD 151
APEnglish Language and Composition3+3 cr
ENGL 111
APEnglish Literature and Composition3+3 cr
ENGL 295
APEnglish Literature and Composition4+3 cr
ENGL 200
APEnvironmental Science3+3 cr
ENVS 120
APEuropean History3+3 cr
HIST 112
APFrench Language and Culture3+3 cr
FREN 111
APHuman Geography3+3 cr
GEOG 111
APMacroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 101
APMicroeconomics3+3 cr
ECON 102
APMusic Theory3+3 cr
MUSC 105
APPhysics C: Electricity and Magnetism3+3 cr
PSCI 111
APPhysics C: Mechanics3+3 cr
PSCI 111
APPsychology3+3 cr
PSYC 111
APSpanish Language and Culture3+3 cr
SPAN 101
APSpanish Literature and Culture4+3 cr
SPAN 102
APStatistics3+3 cr
MATH 105
APStatistics4+4 cr
MATH 175
APUnited States Government and Politics3+3 cr
POLI 105
APUnited States History3+3 cr
HIST 121
APWorld History: Modern3+3 cr
HIST 111

32 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.

Programs & careers

Programs

40 programs13 STEM
Accounting and Related Services
Earns 76,680Debt 20,500
Biology, General
STEMEarns 58,363Debt 27,000
Computer Science
STEMEarns 107,009*
History
Earns 50,680*
Marketing
Earns 61,119Debt 27,000
Mathematics
STEMEarns 69,562*
Music
Earns 42,892*
Psychology, General
Earns 42,474Debt 21,538
Social Work
Earns 56,259Debt 23,000
Special Education and Teaching
Earns 50,499*Debt 22,500

* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.

Outcomes

Earnings 10 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
63,926 USD≈ ₫1.67B
Earnings 6 years after entry, including people who did not graduatei
56,648 USD

Staying in United States after graduation

Working after graduation

OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.

Campus life

Climate

Coldest
−9°C
Nights in January, days around 0°C
Warmest
29°C
Days in July, nights around 18°C
Days below 0°C a year
133 days
Snow
Dec → Mar
Daily temperature by month
−10°0°10°20°30°
mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
School: low → high Hanoi Rain Snow (water equivalent)

School & campus

Public / private
Private
Setting
Suburban
Founded
1920
Students
2,954
Undergraduates
1,223
International students
3.3% undergrad

Where the school is

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State IllinoisJoliet, United States

Detailed map

Academics & housing

Return for year 2
78.8%
Graduate within 6 years
66.8%

Housing

Residency requirement
First-years must live on campus

Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.

Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data