St. Francis College

St. Francis College Overview

St. Francis College is a private, religious school in the urban setting of Brooklyn Heights, New York. St Francis College was founded in 1884 and the school currently enrolls around 2,735 students per year, including 2,646 undergraduates. St Francis College provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at St Francis College!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of St Francis College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? St Francis College has both 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.

Is St Francis College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better idea of what St Francis College offers and if the school might be the right college for you.

St Francis College Acceptance Rate 2022

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 refers to 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.

Approximately 73% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at St Francis Collegeare still enrolled the next year. 54% of St Francis College undergrads graduate 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 Outlook St Francis College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from St Francis College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with St Francis College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at St Francis College

Tuition 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.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $48,856 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at St Francis College.

Based on this information, does St Francis College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is St Francis College a good school for you?

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Where is St Francis College?

St Francis College is located in the city 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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