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Fisher College Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Your chances of getting into Fisher College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

74.2%
Admission Difficulty for Fisher College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fisher College is 74.2%.  Its admission rate is the 34th lowest in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Fisher College and can you get accepted?

Fisher College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,474 out of the 3,333 who applied were admitted.

Fisher College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.72. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Fisher College?

74% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Fisher College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.72 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 940 on the SAT
  • Score 19 on the ACT

Fisher College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.72

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Fisher College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Fisher College are to have around a 2.72 high school GPA. You can get into Fisher College with below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Fisher College accepts 74% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Fisher College is 2.72 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #61 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Fisher College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Fisher College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 12.64% Good
3.50 to 3.74 7.38% Good
3.25 to 3.49 3.68% Good
3.00 to 3.24 10.52% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 23.68% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 28.42% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 13.68% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Fisher College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Fisher College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

800-1070

Applicants Submitting SAT 

7%
SAT Scores for Fisher College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 420
Math 25th Percentile 380
Composite 25th Percentile 800
SAT Scores for Fisher College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 530
Math 75th Percentile 540
Composite 75th Percentile 1070
Average SAT Score 940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Fisher College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Fisher College is 940 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 800-1070. Students who get into Fisher College score in the top 91 percent of all SAT test takers..  Fisher College ranks #50 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 940 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Fisher College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 800 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 800, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 660, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Fisher College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 935, you have around a 74% chance of being admitted. A 1070 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

Fisher College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1070 and Above Good >84%
935 to 1070 Avg + 74%-84%
800 to 935 Avg - 60%-74%
665 to 800 Reach 44%-60%
Less than 665 Low <44%
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Fisher College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

15-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Fisher College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 15
ACT Scores for Fisher College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Fisher College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Fisher College is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 15 and 24.  The school ranks #39 in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 15 and score in the score in the top 81 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 10.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Fisher College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Fisher College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Fisher College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 74% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 24 ACT score.

Fisher College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >85%
19 to 24 Avg + 74%-85%
15 to 19 Avg - 62%-74%
11 to 15 Reach 48%-62%
Less than 11 Low <48%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Fisher College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,008 1,325 3,333
Accepted 1,573 901 2,474
Acceptance Rate 78% 68% 74%
Enrolled 100 94 194
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 6% 10% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Fisher College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Fisher College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Fisher College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Fisher College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Fisher College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.72 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 940 on the SAT and 19 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Fisher College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165802 IPEDS survey data for Fisher College.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

Does Fisher College prefer SAT or ACT?

7% of students submit their SAT scores to Fisher College. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Fisher College?

74% of those who apply are granted admission to Fisher College. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Fisher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 800 and 1070. The average SAT score is 935. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Fisher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 24. The average ACT score is 19. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.