University of St Francis Acceptance Rate
Joliet, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,888
- Admitted
- 1,207
- Yield
- 19.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of St Francis's acceptance rate has risen from 50.6% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,509 to 1,888 (+25%) over that period.
Its 63.9% rate makes University of St Francis more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.3% for women vs 60.2% for men, a 6.1-point gap). University of St Francis has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,509 | 763 | 50.6% | 216 |
| 2015–16 | 1,423 | 719 | 50.5% | 181 |
| 2016–17 | 1,560 | 768 | 49.2% | 215 |
| 2017–18 | 1,560 | 806 | 51.7% | 229 |
| 2018–19 | 1,847 | 864 | 46.8% | 214 |
| 2019–20 | 2,273 | 1,037 | 45.6% | 235 |
| 2020–21 | 1,917 | 1,152 | 60.1% | 210 |
| 2021–22 | 1,574 | 1,074 | 68.2% | 204 |
| 2022–23 | 2,198 | 1,284 | 58.4% | 216 |
| 2023–24 | 1,888 | 1,207 | 63.9% | 238 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,165 | 772 | 66.3% |
| Men | 723 | 435 | 60.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 56% |
| SAT Math | 440–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 9% |
How University of St compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of St Francis's acceptance rate?
University of St Francis's acceptance rate is 63.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,207 admitted of 1,888 applicants).
Is University of St Francis test optional?
University of St Francis is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of St Francis?
University of St Francis received 1,888 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,207.
What SAT score do you need for University of St Francis?
Admitted students at University of St Francis typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of St Francis getting harder to get into?
University of St Francis has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 50.6% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.stfrancis.edu/.