Campus of University of St Francis

    University of St Francis

    Joliet, IL, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Private nonprofit
    • Doctoral/professional university

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    University of St Francis Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of St Francis, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $13,468 a year after grants, against $20,770 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of St Francis average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $15,961

    $3,955 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$13,468
    $30,001 to $48,000$10,047
    $48,001 to $75,000$14,292
    $75,001 to $110,000$15,187
    Over $110,000$20,770

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    Tuition & fees
    $38,900
    Average net price
    $15,961
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    42.2%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of St Francis cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    $38,900
    Room and board (on campus)
    $12,230
    Books and supplies
    $800
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $47,285

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of St Francis

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    50.7%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $20,521
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $233

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of St Francis: the college's own scholarships, programs from IL and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • IL program · Residents of IL

    • IL program · Residents of IL · need-based · GPA 3.0+

      Not open yet · opens Nov 2026

      Foundation · IL

      Bernard (Duke) Gawne Scholarship

      Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

      Award
      Up to $4,000
      Closes
      Dec 18, 2026
      Opens Nov 16, 2026
      • Merit-based
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • IL program · Residents of IL · need-based

    • IL program · Residents of IL

    • IL program · Residents of IL

      Not open yet · opens Nov 2026

      Foundation · IL

      Kathleen Marian Garrigan Scholarship

      Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

      Award
      Up to $2,000
      Closes
      Dec 18, 2026
      Opens Nov 16, 2026
      • One-time
    • IL program · Residents of IL · GPA 3.0+

      Not open yet · opens Nov 2026

      Foundation · IL

      Grayson Adelstein Scholarship

      Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation

      Award
      Up to $1,500
      Closes
      Dec 18, 2026
      Opens Nov 16, 2026
      • Merit-based
      • One-time

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