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University of St. Francis offers Schools, and Colleges services in Joliet IL, IL area.
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- Mission
- The University of St. Francis in Joliet, Ill., is committed to quality, to students, to community and the Franciscan values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Service. The success of students as individuals is paramount at USF. The university's mission is to educate the spirit as well as the mind, and to help students fulfill their dreams. The years spent at USF, whether as an undergraduate on-campus student, an off-campus student, a graduate or online students, are a time of growth, spiritually, personally and intellectually. The University of St. Francis is ranked in the top tier of US News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges," and appears in the top tier of Midwestern master's colleges and universities. The Princeton Review has also named USF in "Best Colleges, Region by Region." USF is dedicated through its Catholic Franciscan mission to educating the whole of a person, and instilling the value of lifelong learning. USF prepares students with and for real-world experience. The university provides quality educational opportunities through innovative delivery services, reaffirming the ideal through programming offered nationwide that a liberal education provides the comprehensive cultural background necessary for every profession. Academic excellence is the focus at every level of the education process. In fall 2009, USF moved its Art & Design Department to new facilities in the historic Rialto Square Theater in downtown Joliet to provide students with an urban experience in state-of-the-art academic facilities. Another example of how the University of St. Francis lives its values is its Health and Wellness Center, the first nurse-managed center in Will County. While advanced nurse practitioners on the university's faculty manage and staff the center, students are drawn to academic coursework, service and to real-life experience from the areas of Nursing and Allied Health, Business, Recreation, Sports and Tourism Management and Social Work, among others. This unique learning and service opportunity is just one of the many benefits to the university's learning-centered approach to education: the student Mock Trial Team has placed nationally; the television station produces a weekly cable television show; and the radio station offers a variety of programming, all planned and produced by students. The Duns Scotus honor society offers a variety of special learning and service opportunities. Learning is enhanced with study abroad experiences. Mission trips to Bolivia and areas within the United States are offered as part of the educational experience. USF is a national leader in offering educational opportunities to working health care professionals, with more than 42,000 alumni nationwide. The master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies is offered at USF's Albuquerque, NM site to prepare health care providers for the traditionally underserved Southwest area of the country. The University of St. Francis was among the first higher education institutions to offer its MBA completely online. USF has a more than 35 years experience serving adult learners with innovative programming and course delivery. From summer art and basketball camps for grade school students to programs for senior citizens, USF actively promotes learning. As an urban university located in one of the fastest growing regions in the country, USF reaches to a diverse constituency, serving as a cultural, social, spiritual and intellectual center for the community and as a resource and partner for business and industry. Founded in 1920, the University of St. Francis offers more than 60 areas of undergraduate study in arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and allied health and social work, including four degree-completion programs. Thirteen graduate programs are offered in business, education and health care. The institution serves some 3,600 students throughout the country and has more than 42,000 alumni.
- General Information
- Selective, Medium School, Catholic Affiliation, Metropolitan Areas, Female Majority, Graduate Students - Low, Any Cost, Study Abroad, Advanced Placement/CLEP, Accelerated Study, Cooperative Work Experience, Reserve Officers - Training Corps (ROTC), Campus Publications, Dormitories, Honor Student Organizations, Minority Student Organizations, Radio/TV Station, Religious Organizations, Student Government, Student/Faculty Ratio - Low
- Other Admission Requirements
- GED accepted, TOEFL and Michigan tests NOT required, Financial statement NOT required, Pre-application form NOT required, Separate application form NOT required
- Campus Description
- 16-acre, suburban campus in Joliet, 35 miles from Chicago. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Chicago. Public transportation serves campus.
- School Type
- Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation), 4-year or above
- Costs
- 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $24,742
- Email
- [email protected]
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Technology
- 802.11b Wi-Fi
- City Type
- Midsize City
- Specialities
- Mastercard
- Brands
- Mastercard
- Wi-fi Hotspot
- Available
- Selectivity
- selective
- Setting
- suburban
- Campus Size
- 17 acres
- Academic Calendar
- semester
- Application Deadline
- rolling
- Highest Degree Offered
- Masters
- Institutional Control
- Private
- Instate Tuition Fees For Grad 1 Yr
- $10080
- Instate Tuition For Undergrad For 1 Yr
- $21450
- On Campus Room And Board Charges
- $7439
- Percentage Of Students Admitted
- 59.93
- Room Charge For 1 Yr On Sharing With 1 Person
- $2996
- Year Founded
- 1920
- Founded In
- 1920
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Grad
- $560
- Instate Per Credit Hr For Pt Undergrad
- $715
- Paytype
- free
- Graduate Application Fee
- $30
- International Application Fee
- $25
- Total Number Of Admissions
- 546
- Total Number Of Applicants
- 911
- Undergraduate Application Fee
- $30
- Application Fee
- $30
- Web Site
- http://www.stfrancis.edu/
