Campus & Student Life at St. Francis College

Home to about 2,646 undergraduates in 2020, SFC is a small, private college located in Brooklyn Heights, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, SFC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by SFC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our SFC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

SFC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at SFC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit SFC Disability Services.

SFC for the Military

While not a "service academy", SFC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit SFC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our SFC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St. Francis College

SFC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at St. Francis College

SFC has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,646 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,517 (95.1%). Part-time attendance was 129 (4.9%).

St. Francis College is Ranked #677 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, SFC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank SFC #677 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at SFC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the SFC Diversity Guide.

St. Francis College Competes in the NCAA

SFC has a total of 210 student athletes, 111 men and 99 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to St. Francis College Athletics