St Francis College

With an ethnically diverse student population of more than 2,413, St. Francis College is focused on providing quality education and service-oriented leadership to help students excel in their careers. Located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, minutes from Manhattan, this institution is popularly known as one of the most affordable private colleges in this region. It boasts 19 academic departments in total which comprise over 72 major and minor fields of study, from Communication Arts to Medical Technology, Nursing, Liberal Arts, and so on. 

Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the college held a ranking of #501-600 in US Rankings 2018. Even though the total cost of attendance varies depending on the course students choose, the annual full-time cost remains around $49,598. This includes all the necessary aspects, from study materials to room and boarding, etc. However, 97% of St. Francis College students receive financial aid including state grants, federal loans, etc. to finance their education costs. The admission process gets slightly competitive and the acceptance rate is 77%. 

Students applying to this college are required to be academically sound; hold a decent high school GPA and SAT score (preferably between 920 and 1200) and must score 21 on their ACTs. The college possesses an exceptional faculty and a student to faculty ratio of 15:1. This is one of the primary reasons why its full-time retention rate stays at 77%. The campus life at St. Francis College is quite interesting as students get several facilities from the institution’s end. From on-campus housing facilities to access to 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, the college has so many things to offer. It boasts a strong alumni network with popular names like William G. Parrett, Brendan J. Dugan, Peter King, etc.