Published cost of attendance is $46,239. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,547, middle-income families pay around $10,749, higher-income families pay approximately $20,192.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $46,239 |
| Tuition and Fees | $38,110 |
| Room and Board | $11,980 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$33,233 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,006 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,547 |
| $30–48k | $5,584 |
| $48–75k | $10,749 |
| $75–110k | $11,311 |
| $110k+ | $20,192 |
Published cost of attendance is $46,239. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $8,547, middle-income families pay around $10,749, higher-income families pay approximately $20,192. Azimuth ranks University of St Francis #296 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 79.3 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,079; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,148. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $75,229, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,229, placing University of St Francis in the 75.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,907 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of St Francis in the 88.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of St Francis #218 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That median earnings figure runs above the $57,042 median at comparable institutions, reflecting the university's concentration in health and applied professional fields that carry strong labor-market demand in the greater Chicago region. The earnings pattern at University of St Francis is anchored by its Health program family, which drives much of the institution's graduate earnings profile. Nursing is the standout program by aggregate return — combining a cohort of 127 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $87,383, and Azimuth ranks it #197 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Health Administration follows with 67 graduates earning $79,421 at the four-year mark, and Azimuth ranks it #6 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Biology, General and Psychology, General round out the core program lineup, each contributing meaningfully to the institution's overall earnings profile. The program mix — led by Business at 17% of graduates, followed by Education at 4% — reflects University of St Francis's focus on career-aligned fields where graduates move directly into stable, well-compensated roles in IL's labor market.
