Overview
Enrollment
St. Francis College occupies a modern campus in Brooklyn Heights, New York, situated near the East River waterfront and within walking distance of downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Founded in 1859 by Franciscan Brothers, the institution operates from a primary academic building on Remsen Street that includes smart classrooms, laboratories, and a rooftop athletic facility. As a private Catholic liberal arts college, St. Francis maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across more than 70 majors, with particular strengths in business, education, and health sciences. While most students commute to campus from the New York metropolitan area, the college partners with Educational Housing Services to provide student housing options in Brooklyn Heights. The college competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Terriers, primarily through the Northeast Conference.
Rankings
Rankings for St. Francis College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1034 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#595 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#94 in Best Colleges in New York
#61 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#189 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 |
| Other Fees | $110 |
| Room and Board | $18,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,070 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 14% |
| Communication | 12% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195173 IPEDS survey data for St. Francis College.
Current students may use the St. Francis College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025