University of St. Francis
Joliet, Illinois and Online
University of St Francis is a private college in Joliet, Illinois and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 3 online degree options and 235 online students. The part-time student body is 55 students, which represents 17% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $18,560 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $875. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.stfrancis.edu
Contact: University of St. Francis
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:1,176
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:354
- Pell Grant students:590
- Online and distance education undergrad students:235
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Students over 25 years old23%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
More information about degrees »
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:No
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Benefits
Student Experience
- Online Asynchronous
- Accelerated
- Traditional Semester Timing
- Blended
Affordability
- Credit from accredited institutions
- CLEP exam
- DANTE exam
- Prior learning credit
- Military service credit
- Professional certificate credit
- Portfolio submission
Campus Resources
- Writing Center
- Tutoring
- Career Services
- Financial Aid
- Advisors
- Labs
- Library
- Dining Services
- Recreational Services
Featured Programs & Degrees
Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is an accelerated adult degree completion program within the School of Business. Business and industry leaders in all management areas will benefit from the strong combination of applied knowledge and practical experience found in the curriculum. The goal of the program is to prepare adult students to meet the challenges and demands they may face as a manager. Students will be able to apply concepts from the classroom immediately to a job to help them manage everyday work situations. Concentrations include:
- Entrepreneurship
- Management and Leadership
- Managing Human Resources
- Marketing
- Transportation and Logistics
Affordability & Admissions
Students must transfer a minimum of 64 semester hours and 80 semester hours maximum may be transferred from a community college. At least 32 semester hours must be taken at USF, including 15 hours of upper-division coursework, with 30 of the last 36 hours earned at USF.
Classroom Type
The courses within the B.S. in Business Administration program are taught completely online in an 8-week accelerated format. With three semesters per year and two eight-week sessions each semester, there are six entry points for the program.
Career Outlook
The B.S. in Business Administration meets needs of adult students who are working in all areas of management and students can pursue careers related to such as organizational/operational management, logistics management, healthcare management, nonprofit management, service management and human resource management.
Locations
This degree program is offered fully online.
Learn More
Get more information on the business administration major and career outlook here.
Bachelor’s of Science in Healthcare Leadership
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership meets the needs of students who want to strengthen their own performance or who want to assume a leadership position within a healthcare organization. Designed for adult, degree completion students who are or want to be in mid-level management positions, the program enables managers to strengthen the performance of employees who report to them. In addition, it provides an understanding of how their function serves the overall goals of the organization.
Affordability & Admissions
Students must transfer a minimum of 64 semester hours to the University of St. Francis and 80 hours maximum may be transferred from a community college and/or hospital-based program. At least 32 semester hours must be taken at USF.
Classroom Type
Classes meet on-site, face-to-face in a traditional class setting one evening a week. Classes are also available in a highly interactive online format and the entire program can be taken online. Students may also choose a combination of delivery schedules and formats.
Career Outlook
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Leadership provides curriculum in areas of general leadership such as interpersonal communication, team building and change strategies. It also provides specific curriculum in health care topics such as information management, regulation and policy, and accounting and budgeting.
Locations
This degree is offered on-campus in Joliet, Illinois, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and online.
Learn More
Get more information on the healthcare leadership major and career outlook here.
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (R.N. to BSN)
Today’s dynamic healthcare environment has created the need for nursing professionals who can apply a broad range of skills. The R.N. to BSN Degree Completion Program is an online program for nursing students at the University of St. Francis to develop a deeper understanding and a greater confidence in applying their chosen profession.
Classroom Type
The R.N. to BSN Degree Completion Program is an online program for nursing students at the University of St. Francis to develop a deeper understanding and a greater confidence in applying their chosen profession.
Career Outlook
To prepare students for the ongoing changes in health care, emerging areas such as home health, managed care, primary care clinics, public health and hospice care are addressed in the curriculum and clinicals along with the more traditional areas such as hospitals, long-term care and mental health.
Locations
This degree is offered online.
Learn More
Get more information on the R.N. to BSN major and career outlook here.
Contact University of St. Francis
Contact Admissions
Sandee Sloka
(815) 740-3400
Main Campus
500 Wilcox Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(630) 947-8955
Albuquerque Campus
1500 N. Renaissance Blvd. NE, Suite C
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 266-5565