The average acceptance rate at SFC over the past 9 years is 76.84%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 84.27%.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 19.49%, and the 2023 yield is 13.75%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 44.28% from 2015 to 2023.
The number of SFC applicants decreased by 4.81% (216 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 8-year period, applicants increased by 55.52% overall.
Key Takeaways: SFC Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 84.27%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that SFC is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 13.75%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at SFC. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, SFC received approximately 4,272 applications, admitted 3,600 students, and enrolled 495 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that SFC is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
Acceptance Rate Changes
SFC 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at SFC over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 76.84%, while the most recent rate stands at 84.27%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 84.27%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 67.30% and for women is 68.95%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at SFC have changed over the past 9 years (2015-2023).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
SFC has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 24.68% in 2015 to 13.75% in 2023, representing a 44.28% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 19.49%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at SFC from 2015 to 2023. The admission yield has decreased by 44.28% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 3,821, the average number of admitted is 2,972, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 542.
The number of SFC applicants decreased by 4.81% (216 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 8-year period, applicants increased by 55.52% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at St. Francis College from 2015 to 2023.