University of St Francis Athletics

The Fighting Saints compete in NAIA athletics, which offers a middle ground between Division I powerhouse programs and Division III's emphasis on academics over athletics. With 401 student-athletes across 17 varsity sports, about 31% of the campus participates in intercollegiate athletics. The school distributed nearly $4 million in athletic scholarships, making sports financially accessible for many students. St. Francis fields competitive teams in traditional sports like basketball and soccer, while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller Catholic universities. The Saints compete in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference against regional rivals. While not known for any particular dominant sport, the athletic program provides meaningful opportunities for student-athletes to compete at a solid level while pursuing their degrees in the suburban Chicago area.