University of St Francis Admission
Acceptance Rate
65.29%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.23%
Freshmen Enrollment
209
SAT Scores
1,130
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 2,250 students have applied and 1,469 students have allowed to admit to University of St Francis (Acceptance rate: 65.29%). USF's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.23 % where 209 students have finally enrolled out of 1,469 admitted students.
USF acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Creighton University and Biola University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 79.85%).
USF enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 16.13%).
How to Apply to University of St Francis
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply USF.
| Admission | https://www.stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://myusf.stfrancis.edu/portal/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-services/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.stfrancis.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-services/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://www.stfrancis.edu/your-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.stfrancis.edu/student-affairs/academic-resource-center/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at USF and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of St Francis is 1,130 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of St Francis is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,242). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of St Francis | 1,130 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,242 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of St Francis, 36 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,130 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 580 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 610 |
| Total | 1,030 | 1,130 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of St Francis, 5 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 25 | 32 |
| English | 21 | 26 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 24 | 28 |
USF Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of St Francis. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |