University of St Francis

University of St. Francis is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Joliet, Illinois, in a large suburban area. The university enrolls 5,478 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a comprehensive set of health care programs across credential levels. Bachelor's-level programs include Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Physician Associate/Assistant, Registered Nursing, and Nursing Administration. Associate-level programs include Medical Radiologic Technology/Science — Radiation Therapist, Registered Nursing, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Radiologic Technology/Science — Radiographer.

Joliet is a large city in Will County, southwest of Chicago, with access to a substantial regional health care labor market. The University of St. Francis, a Catholic institution, emphasizes health professions education and serves students across the greater Chicagoland area.