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St. Francis College

Brooklyn Heights, NY 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 171
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 85%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, St. Francis College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that St. Francis College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

St. Francis College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at St. Francis College is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at St. Francis College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,298

Cost of attendance at St. Francis College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,298

Cost of attendance at St. Francis College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at St. Francis College received on average $19,182 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,182
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 468 63% $4,792 $2,242,887
Other Federal Grant 524 70% $4,982 $2,610,306
State Grant/Scholarships 471 63% $2,362 $1,112,701
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 747 100% $14,198 $10,605,588
Total Grant & Scholarships 747 100% $19,182 $14,328,595

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St. Francis College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St. Francis College students is 52.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

52.4%

  • asian 64.3% 18 students
  • African American 44.3% 39 students
  • white 60.4% 131 students
  • unknown 22.9% 11 students
  • hispanic 52.9% 63 students
  • International Students 44.4% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 58.3% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Northeast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St. Francis College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St. Francis College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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