500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435

The University of Saint Francis is a liberal arts-focused Catholic, Franciscan University. Founded in 1920, USF offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs and over 10 graduate programs. The University of Saint Francis has been named one of the best colleges in The Princeton Review's Best Colleges: Region by Region.

In addition to academics, the University of Saint Francis has a very strong athletics department. USF's Fighting Saints athletic teams have made over 63 NAIA national tournament appearances, won more than 60 Chicago land Collegiate Athletic Conference championships and produced approximately 77 NAIA All-Americans.

The University of Saint Francis has a very flexible class schedule and students can choose from a range of courses on campus or online. USF also provides its students many scholarship opportunities based on talent, leadership, community service, athletics and music. In addition, more than 92% of undergraduate students and over 95% of incoming freshmen receive some form of financial assistance.

Quick Facts:

University of Saint Francis is located 35 miles away from Chicago.

In addition to academic recognition, USF offers more than 10 types of special scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full tuition each year.

The University of Saint Francis has ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report's America 's Best Colleges, appearing in the top quarter of Midwestern master's colleges and universities.

USF's College of nursing and Allied Health operates a community health and wellness center that serves senior citizens, school children and victims of domestic violence.





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