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) |
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| Motto | Primo Unctio et Postea Speculatio |
Motto in English | Holiness First and Then Learning |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1920 |
| Founder | Sisters 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) |
| President | Arvid C. Johnson III |
| Provost | Beth Roth |
Academic staff | 298 |
| Students | 3,185 (2023-2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,306 (2023-2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,879 (2023-2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Main Campus: Suburban, 22 acres (8.9 ha) |
| Colors | Brown & Gold |
| Nickname | Fighting Saints |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – CCAC and MSFA |
| Mascot | Bernie the St. Bernard |
| Website | www |
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.