St. Francis College

St. Francis College is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Brooklyn Heights, New York. St Francis College was founded in 1884 and now enrolls around 2,735 students a year, including 2,646 undergrads. St Francis College offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at St Francis College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of St Francis College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? St Francis College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? St Francis College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? St Francis College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at St Francis College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at St Francis College on the Student Life page.

Is St Francis College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what St Francis College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for St. Francis College

Around 85% of applicants get into St Francis College each year. Last year, 5,492 students applied to St Francis College and 4,642 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at St Francis College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 73% of students who start at St Francis College return for their second year of college. Around 54% of students who started at St Francis College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for St Francis College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at St Francis College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. St Francis College meets 56% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,021 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $48,856 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at St Francis College. Based on this information, how does St Francis College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is St Francis College a good school for you?

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Where is St. Francis College Located?

St Francis College is located in the urban setting of Brooklyn Heights, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see St Francis College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Brooklyn Heights, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what St Francis College and Brooklyn Heights are like without leaving home.

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