Founded in 1920, the University of St. Francis is a nationally ranked, Catholic, Franciscan university. Located in the Chicago metro area, the university is a diverse, welcoming community enrolling almost 4,000 students from bachelor to doctoral degrees. Utilizing our location, students engage in experiential learning opportunities, internships and cultural opportunities which enable our graduates to consistently get or advance in jobs or enroll in graduate school within six months of obtaining their degrees. We offer a high-quality private college education at a public university cost!