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    St. Francis College

    St. Francis College

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    Uni facts

    New York City, USA
    • Type
      Private
    • Rank
      -
    • International students
      225
    • Nationalities
      65
    • Total programs
      54
    • Acceptance rate
      63%

    Studying at St. Francis College

    St. Francis College (SFC) is a small, private liberal arts college that has been providing affordable education in Brooklyn, New York, USA for 160 years. The College offers a Franciscan education, and welcomes students from around the city, country and globe.

    With a total enrollment of about 2,600 and an average of 20 students per class, St. Francis College offers 72 undergraduate majors and minors across 19 academic departments. The student body reflects many religious backgrounds, and represents 65 nations.

    SFC has a long tradition of nurturing both athletes and scholars. The College’s athletics teams are known as the Terriers, and they compete in 21 NCAA Division I sports. The men’s soccer team has won multiple NEC Championships while men's water polo has 4 NCAA Division I Final Four appearances.

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    Why study at St. Francis University?

    • Great location

      St. Francis College is located in Brooklyn Heights, and is less than 10 minutes from the New York Financial District and New York Stock Exchange

    • Small class sizes

      SFC has a student to faculty ratio of just 16:1, which helps students get a personalized education.

    • Sports and athletics

      St. Francis College boasts 21 NCAA Division I athletic programs including Men's and Women's Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Water Polo.

    • Internship opportunities

      International students can get internships in companies such as KPMG, Bloomberg, Deloitte, American Express and many others.

    Life as an international student

    St. Francis College is currently home to 225 international students coming from 65 different countries.

    The main office on the campus in charge of international student's support is called SFC International. This office collaborates with other services to make sure that all international students get access to all the great opportunities the College offers.

    They can help you to become a member of one of the 40 clubs and societies on campus, become student worker or assistant in various departments, or earn great internship opportunities in companies such as Deloitte, J.P. Morgan and Chase, HSBC and KPMG.

    There are loads of other events you can enjoy, including a block party for all students the day before the school starts. Some other important events are celebrations of the clubs and societies, and the sports matches that take place on the campus throughout the year.

    Student reviews for St. Francis College

    Overall rating
    4.34054054 stars
    Based on 37 reviews
    Overall experience
    4.5676 stars
    Accommodation
    4.1892 stars
    Academic
    4.4865 stars
    University facilities
    4.2973 stars
    University social
    4.1622 stars
    • Enada Hodo
      Albania
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      St. Francis College Information Technology
      Tell us about St. Francis College
      It is a small college, but it offers a lot. The atmosphere of the staff and students is very friendly and you really feel like you belong to this place. The campus is located in a very nice neighborhood, which I enjoy a lot. The Brooklyn Heights Promenade provides a great view of the Manhattan’s Financial District. The subway stations are around the corners and multiple trains stop by. There are always lots of activities in campus, not only during the activity period, but all the time. There are more than 40 students’ clubs and organizations where you can find yourself.
    • Beatriz Gomes Angelo
      Brazil
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      4 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      4 stars
      St. Francis College Agricultural Economics
      Tell us about St. Francis College
      The location and facilities are very good. It just misses out on having a better on campus cafeteria and more social events.
    • Samiyah Jonas
      Trinidad and Tobago
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      3 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      St. Francis College Acquatic Pathobiology
      Tell us about St. Francis College
      There are some professors that will push you even when you can’t see the bigger picture. There’s some faculties also who would do favors for you to ensure you register on time. And because they’re big on diversity, you’ll become friends with people you’ll never expect to be close to.
    • Antonina Horzov
      Ukraine
      Overall experience 5 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      5 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      St. Francis College Accounting
      Tell us about St. Francis College
      St. Francis is a great place to study, develop, and improve. They have all the means needed for you to succeed! It’s like a big family where each person is ready to help!
    • Zaryab Khan
      Pakistan
      Overall experience 4 stars
      Academic
      5 stars
      University social
      4 stars
      Accommodation
      4 stars
      University facilities
      5 stars
      St. Francis College Information Technology
      Tell us about St. Francis College
      It's is hard to describe in a few words but, in short, I would say it's wonderful. As a freshman, nervous and anxious about coming into a new country and place that have never been to before, I felt very welcomed. In my opinion, it is the first impression that decides everything, and I really liked how the staff and students on campus and in the dorms made us feel so welcome and at home. The campus is on one of the most beautiful and amazing sites in New York, not to mention the busy streets. My experience has been very exciting, exciting as a game, to keep trying to win.

    What St. Francis College says

    • Bora Dimitrov

      Bora Dimitrov

      St. Francis College Manager of SFC International
      Bora Dimitrov says

      For 160 years, St. Francis College has provided an affordable, small-college education in Brooklyn, New York. The College welcomes students from around the city, country and globe. With a total enrollment of about 2,600 and an average of 20 students per class, St. Francis College offers 72 undergraduate majors and minors across 19 academic departments.

      The student body, hailing from 65 national backgrounds, reflects every religious tradition. Its cultural and ethnic diversity reflects NYC’s diversity. The College has embarked on a comprehensive internationalization strategy, and with total number of 225 internaitonal students, is committed to preparing students for 21st century careers that fuel the global economy.

      SFC has a long tradition of nurturing both athletes and scholars. The Terriers compete in 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams. The men’s soccer team has won multiple NEC Championships while men's water polo has 4 NCAA Division I Final Four Appearances.

      Great Internship and Networking opportunities for all the students at St. Francis College are definitely big reason why to study here. Our international students traditionally land some of the great internships in companies such as KPMG, Bloomberg, Deloitte, American Express, CBS, National Grid, ConEdison, NBC, J.P. Morgan, and many others.

      Our Alumni Network is built on the success and service and a commitment to making the world more equitable and more hospitable. Our alumni certainly are the pride of our institutions and they are always ready to help generations to come.

      A smaller student population makes our facilities very welcoming and heart-warming. Students are known by name in every space they enter which is a very unique thing that we at St. Francis College take big pride in.

      Besides the classrooms and administrative offices, SFC has two gyms (basketball and volleyball) that are accessible for regular students. On top of that, there is a swimming pool on our campus as well as a weightlifting room that students could use.

      The best thing is the fact that the actual campus is one big building that covers the whole block and has 8 floors. Thus students do not have to walk long distances between the classes since they are only 2-3 minutes away from basically every office or classroom at St. Francis College. Our campus location is less than 20 minutes away from all the prominent tourist locations such as Wall Street, Times Square and Central Park, hence, we love to say that New York City is our campus.

      There are many great career prospects for international students graduating from St. Francis College, including careers in accounting/CPA, nursing, law, business (investment banking, finance), marketing, media and communications and many others!

    Student life & facilities

    Group of students planning a presentation in a living room
    • Library
      • Computer labs
      • Group Study Rooms
      • Quiet Areas
    • Fitness Centre
      • Spin Studio
      • Machines
      • Free Weights
      • Fitness Classes
      • Dance Studio
      • Swimming Pool
      • Personal Trainers
      • Treatment Rooms
    • Praying Rooms
      • Workshops
      • Individual Praying Rooms
      • Skills classes
      • Language Center
      • Group Praying Rooms
      • Pre sessional English Academic skills courses
    • No. of All Weather Sports Pitches
      • No. of Swimming pools 1
      • No. of Diving Pools 1
      • No. of Basketball Courts 1
      • No. of volleyball courts 1
    • Food & Restaurants
      • Restaurants 1
      • Cafe’s 1
    • Healthcare & Medical
      • Travel Vaccinations
      • Counselling & Mental Health Services
      • Campus Doctor
    • IT Support
      • Campus Wireless Connectivity
    • Sports Facilities
      • Sport facilities
      • No. of Natural Turf Soccer Pitches 1
    • Tutoring Support
      • Student Tutoring & Support
      • Academic Tutoring & Support
      • Peer & Buddy Program

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    St. Francis College programs

    Fees and funding

    Undergraduate

    $26,688 per year

    Graduate

    650 per credit

    Merit Based Scholarship

    • $10 000
    • Requires a GPA of 2 or Above

    Faith-Based Scholarship

    • $1 000
    • Requires previous studies in a Faith-Based High School

    Athletic Scholarship

    • Amount varies depending on the coach
    • This scholarship is for Students that are athletes who get selected by the coaches

    Location

    St. Francis College

    180 Remsen St #4305, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States

    Nestled in the heart of leafy Brooklyn Heights, St. Francis College offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in one of the safest and most vibrant neighborhoods in all of New York City.