More selective than 71% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
56% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 9% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of St Francis over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of St Francis SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of St Francis is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520 | 610 |
| SAT math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1220 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of St Francis admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | 520–610 | 510–610 | 20–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 460–590 | 440–580 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of St Francis compared with other Illinois colleges?
University of St Francis has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Olivet Nazarene University | 56% | 61% | $20,729 |
| 13 | Lake Forest College | 57% | 78% | $28,673 |
| 14 | Augustana College | 63% | 73% | $22,736 |
| 15 | Blackburn College | 63% | 57% | $18,460 |
| 16 | University of St Francis | 65% | 67% | $13,006 |
| 17 | Eastern Illinois University | 65% | 47% | $12,786 |
| 18 | Millikin University | 67% | 55% | $21,989 |
| 19 | North Park University | 69% | 58% | $16,948 |
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at University of St Francis
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of St Francis admissions questions
What is the University of St Francis acceptance rate?
University of St Francis accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,207 of 1,888 applicants were admitted.
Does University of St Francis require the SAT or ACT?
University of St Francis considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 56% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Francis?
The middle 50% of University of St Francis enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1220 on the SAT and 20–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of St Francis?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (238 of 1,207).
Is University of St Francis getting harder to get into?
University of St Francis accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of St Francis overview