University of St Francis
About
The University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, is a welcoming Catholic, Franciscan institution best known for its top-tier Leach College of Nursing as well as highly regarded programs in education, business, and social work. On campus, students enjoy a close-knit, supportive environment enriched by hands-on service-learning projects, vibrant student organizations, and competitive NAIA Fighting Saints athletics. What sets USF apart is its deep integration of Franciscan values like compassion and peacemaking into the curriculum, combined with a highly supportive financial commitment where 100 percent of incoming freshmen receive institutional scholarship aid.
Wikipedia: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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