University of St. Francis




This article is about the university in Illinois. For the university in Indiana, see University of Saint Francis (Indiana). For other uses, see University of Saint Francis.


















































































University of St. Francis
University of St. Francis seal.png
Former names
 Assisi Junior College
College of St. Francis
Motto Primo Unctio et Postea Speculatio
Motto in English
 Holiness First and Then Learning
Type Private
Established 1920
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Church
(Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate)
President Arvid C. Johnson III, Ph.D.
Students 3,352
Undergraduates 1,674
Postgraduates 1,678
Location
Joliet
,
IL
,
USA
Campus
Main Campus: Suburban, 22 acres (8.9 ha)
Slogan Respect. Service. Integrity. Compassion.
Colors Brown and Gold
Athletics
NAIA – CCAC
Nickname Fighting Saints
Affiliations
ACCU
AFCU
CIC
Mascot Bernie the St. Bernard
Website Official website

The University of St. Francis is a Catholic, Franciscan university, serving more than 3,900 students at locations throughout the United States. USF's main campus is located at 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet, Illinois. It is located about 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Chicago in a residential neighborhood and serves 1,300 students.




Contents






  • 1 Facts & Figures


    • 1.1 Enrollment (2016-2017)


    • 1.2 Admission (2016-2017)


    • 1.3 Student Body (2016-2017)




  • 2 Athletics


  • 3 Notable alumni


  • 4 References


  • 5 External links





Facts & Figures



Enrollment (2016-2017)


On-Campus Enrollment 1,714-



  • Undergrad Full-time 1,296

  • Undergrad Part-time 61

  • Graduate Students 357


Off-Campus Enrollment 2,188-



  • Adult Undergraduate 263

  • Graduate Students 1,925


Total Enrollment- 3,902



Admission (2016-2017)


Freshman:


  • 1,559 applications for admission-

    • 218 enrolled

    • 3.48 Average High School GPA

    • 24 Average ACT Composite Score



Transfer:


  • 795 applications for admission-

    • 182 enrolled

    • 3.23 Average Transfer GPA




Student Body (2016-2017)



  • Gender

    • 38% Men

    • 62% Women



  • Race

    • 8% African-American

    • 20% Hispanic/ Latino

    • 2% Asian-American

    • 63% Caucasian

    • 7% other/unknown/international





Athletics


The athletics teams are nicknamed the Fighting Saints.



Notable alumni




  • Jon Debus, professional baseball player and coach


  • Mike Feminis, college football coach


  • Natalie Manley, member of Illinois House of Representatives


  • Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Illinois State Senator


  • Pat McGuire, Illinois State Senator


  • Steve Parris, professional baseball player


  • Mike Wessel, former football player, current Mixed Martial Artist for Bellator fighting championships


  • Nikki Woods, radio producer, Tom Joyner Morning Show


  • Donna-Marie Opoka, Government & Politics Professor



References





External links



  • Official website

  • Official athletics website

  • USF Library









Coordinates: 41°31′59″N 88°05′44″W / 41.5330°N 88.0955°W / 41.5330; -88.0955







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