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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.12%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,693

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Accounting Degree

The accounting program at St. Francis College prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer accounting degrees.

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St. Francis College (SFC)

3261 W. State Road, Saint Bonaventure, NY

St. Francis College is a nonprofit private college that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Brooklyn Heights, New York, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled annually at St. Francis College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to this school score in a range of 1260 to 1540 on the SAT. Approximately 70% of all applicant were accepted at St. Francis College, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at sfc.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $20,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $15,000 each year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for St. Francis College is the "Terriers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Swimming and Diving (NCAA Division I-AAA)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at www.sfc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SFC has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree28
Master's Degree26

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male33
Female21

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian2
Black6
Hispanic6
White25
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien4
Unknown9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Accounting program at SFC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants SFC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, St. Francis College may provide services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

SFC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Northeast Conference)
  • Track and Field (Northeast Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
  • Bowling