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Established by the Franciscan friars in 1859, St. Francis College was initially known as the St. Francis Academy. Situated in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, the student body has representatives from over 80 countries around the world. St. Francis Academy's recent enrollments have been over 2,000 students.
St. Francis College offers students the opportunity to choose from over 70 majors and programs in the fields of Accounting & Business Law, biology, English, health sciences, history, chemistry, management, nursing, philosophy, sports management, and women’s studies, among others.
The athletics department of the college fields neb’s and women’s teams in basketball, golf, cross country, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, water polo, and volleyball. The teams are known as the Terriers.
St. Francis College can be found in Brooklyn Heights, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at St. Francis College.
The most common majors at the school are in media and liberal arts.
St. Francis College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 520, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way St. Francis College works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,321 students were enrolled in St. Francis College.
The school student athletes compete in Northeast Conference competitions. St. Francis College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
St. Francis College
180 Remsen St
Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201-9902
General Phone: (718) 522-2300
http://www.stfranciscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 128 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, minority and gender studies, economics, history, area studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 99 | business management, accounting, accounting and related services |
| Media | 47 | media and digital communications, public relations and advertising, communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 38 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, biology teaching, English teaching, chemistry teaching, math teaching, secondary teaching |
| Science | 30 | biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer services management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | various nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 8 | radiation therapist, physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation operations |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for St. Francis College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 443 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, St. Francis College had a total enrollment of 2,321 students (2,113 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
St. Francis College offers campus housing for 70 of its 2,113 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,707 | 1,279 | 75% | 591 | 46% |
| Men | 666 | 524 | 79% | 280 | 53% |
| Women | 1,041 | 755 | 73% | 311 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,720 |
| Room and board | $ 13,500 |
| Room charge | $ 13,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
St. Francis College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282000)
St. Francis College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $90,713 | 11 | $81,475 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $67,613 | 8 | $67,033 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $53,224 | 14 | $56,050 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $41,798 | 3 | $46,139 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $67,283 | 36 | $65,434 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 64 | 141 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Track | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 38 | 72 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St. Francis College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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