The University of St. Francis (USF) is a private university founded in 1920. It currently enrolls approximately 3,500 students and is located in Joliet, Illinois, about 60 kilometers southwest of Chicago.

Accommodation:
All first-year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. The university offers three residence halls, where students can choose between single, double, and triple rooms or apartments.
Accommodation cost: $4,000 – $6,000 per semester, depending on the selected option. Meal plans can be included in the total cost.

Programs:

• Undergraduate & Graduate Degrees

The university offers programs in the following fields:

• Business
• Economics
• Arts
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Healthcare
• Medicine
• Media and Communications
• Computer Science
• Criminology
• Education
• Environmental Studies
• History
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theology

Admission Requirements
Undergraduate:

• High school diploma
• One of the following exams: IELTS, TOEFL

Postgraduate:

• Bachelor's or specialist degree
• One of the following exams: IELTS, TOEFL

Notable Alumni:

• Natalie Manley – Politician
• Nikki Woods – Radio producer
• Pat McGuire – Congressman