University of St. Francis

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University of St. Francis
Former names
The Sisters' Normal Institute of Higher Learning (1920–1925)
Assisi Junior College (1925–1930)
College of St. Francis (1930–1998)
MottoPrimo Unctio et Postea Speculatio
Motto in English
Holiness First and Then Learning
TypePrivate university
Established1920 (1920)
FounderSisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Church (Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate)
Endowment$26.6 million (2022)
PresidentRyan C. Hendrickson
ProvostBeth Roth
Academic staff
80 full-time, 199 part-time
Students2,912 (fall 2025)
Undergraduates1,226 (fall 2025)
Postgraduates1,686 (fall 2025)
Location
Joliet
,
Illinois
,
United States
CampusMain Campus: Suburban, 22 acres (8.9 ha)
ColorsBrown & Gold
   
NicknameFighting Saints
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – CCAC and MSFA
MascotBernie the St. Bernard
Websitewww.stfrancis.edu
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The University of St. Francis (USF) is a private Franciscan university with its main campus in Joliet, Illinois. It enrolls nearly 3,200 students at locations throughout the country with about 1,300 students at its main campus.

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