University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435

Visit Website: http://www.stfrancis.edu

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1920
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
1,276
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$14,089,869
Application Deadline:
August 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Selective
Tuition Costs:
$19,540
Room & Board Costs:
$7,280

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Student Organizations:
38
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
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Paw Print (once every three weeks)
Number of Fraternities:
0
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
0%
Number of Sororities:
0
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
0%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, health insurance, other
Remedial:
math, writing, study skills, other
Counseling:
career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
Loyola University Medical Center, Will County School District, Silver Cross Hospital, Plainfield School District
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
107,457
Library Facilities:
Over 50 diverse onine databases; Curriculum and Juvenile Collections; Physician Assistant Library (Albuquerque, NM)
Museums
Greenhouse, Performing Arts Center
Computers Available:
362
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library
Wired Classrooms
37
Wired Labs:
94
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
250
Online Registration:
Yes
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)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (100%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
22 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Chicago (36), Chicago (45)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Joliet (2)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Joliet (2)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Not offered
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
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