Requirements & Procedures for admission as a freshman student

The following guidelines are used when evaluating an applicant's high school record:
  • A college prep curriculum that includes the following academic subjects:
    • English 4 units
    • Mathematics (Geometry and two additional courses including one full year of Algebra I or its equivalent or any other courses above Algebra I) 3 units
    • Social Studies 2 units
    • Science (one with lab) 2 units
    • Foreign Language, or Computer Science, or Music/Art with courses from two of the three areas) 3 units
    • Electives 3 units
    • TOTAL 17 units
  • Grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Class rank in the upper 50 th percentile
  • Satisfactory ACT or SAT scores (20 or higher ACT or 930 or higher SAT combined Reasoning and Math)
Procedures for Application for Admission as a Freshman Student
  • Submit a completed freshman admission application, either the traditional hard copy or online accessed on the University website, www.stfrancis.edu , with a $30 non-refundable application fee, check, or money order
  • Have an official transcript of credits sent from the high school last attended
  • Submit ACT or SAT scores.

Applicants will be considered for admission as soon as their application process has been completed. Decisions are made on a rolling basis starting October 1. If there are no unusual circumstances, applicants will be notified within two weeks after completing the process.

Provisional Admission

Students not meeting admission requirements can be considered for provisional admission by the Admissions Committee once they have submitted a personal statement and teacher recommendations.

Complete Admission Policy & Guidelines for a freshman student

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