St. Francis College
St. Francis College
For 160 years, St. Francis College (SFC) has provided an affordable, small-college education in Brooklyn, New York, just minutes from Manhattan. With an average class size of 20 and total enrollment of nearly 2,500, SFC’s bright, ambitious, values-driven culture welcomes students to study at a global crossroads. SFC offers 72 undergraduate majors and minors, and four graduate programs, across 19 academic departments that will prepare students for 21st-century jobs that fuel the global economy. Through generous need- and merit-based scholarships, 97 percent of SFC students receive financial aid, making SFC one of the most affordable private colleges in NYC.
Academic Programs
- Business
- Communication
- Economics
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Nursing
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
SFC 1001 is a student success course designed for your first semester at St. Francis. This one credit mandatory course teaches students the important practical tools they need to be successful during their academic career. Our Freshman Advisors ease the transition from high school to college, help students develop study skills, teach them how to organize a successful academic plan, provide information on campus resources, assists in laying the groundwork for choosing their major and even help plan their career as they work toward their bachelor's degree.
Every year students transfer to St. Francis College to complete their undergraduate education. They know a degree from SFC is an excellent choice. SFC ensures a smooth transition making it easy for students to see what credits will carry over. Their personal counselors will help with transfer credit evaluation (up to 98 credits accepted) and financial aid, taking full advantage of the merit- and need- based scholarship availability.
Additional Information
Visit us
St. Francis College encourages campus visits. Visiting the campus in amazing Brooklyn Heights allows students to see what SFC is like while classes are in session and how students and faculty interact in a small college environment. Attend an Open House during the fall or spring semesters or sign up for a personal tour. We can't wait to meet you!
"With small class sizes, I knew I could build close relationships with peers and professors. I chose SFC knowing that my major would be nurtured and I would flourish here."
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
179 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States of America
Phone number
(718) 489-5200
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
For transfer students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Region
Mid-Atlantic