Founded in 1920, University of St. Francis is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Joliet (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of St. Francis (USF) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. University of St. Francis (USF) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 100 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 