Institutional Accreditation

The University of Saint Francis is a nonprofit, public benefit corporation. The corporation was formed to assist in the educational work of the Eastern Province of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, a religious congregation of women of the Roman Catholic Church. The university’s board of trustees is comprised of 25 members, which includes both members of the congregation and lay members.

University Accreditor

The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Contact Information:

The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413
800-621-7440 / 312-263-0456 / fax 202-296-6620
info@hlcommission.org

Profile and Status

Accreditation Profile and Status

Original Date of Accreditation: April 5, 1957

Date of Most recent Accreditation Review: February 2018

Results of Most Recent Accreditation Review: The university’s most recent comprehensive review occurred in Spring 2018. We received final notice of reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission on May 4, 2018.

Date of Next Accreditation Review: 2027-2028