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Saint John Fisher College, situated in Rochester, New York, is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1948 by the Basilian Fathers. The college offers a suburban campus environment with traditional collegiate Gothic architecture and provides on-campus living options to students. Saint John Fisher College is recognized for its strong emphasis on the liberal arts as well as notable programs in business, education, and the health sciences, including a respected pharmacy school. The institution maintains a selective admissions process and upholds a commitment to academic rigor. The Cardinals, the college's athletic teams, compete at the NCAA Division III level, with football, basketball, and lacrosse often highlighted for their competitiveness.
In the most recent statistical year 4,200 prospective students applied, and 3,068 were granted admission. Of those admitted 643 enrolled in the school. 3,092 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 529 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $36,748 plus fees of $1,000. Fisher is ranked 205 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Fisher is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Saint John Fisher College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#205 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#156 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in New York
#27 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#316 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1260 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $13,666 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,914 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 22% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195720 IPEDS survey data for Saint John Fisher College.
Current students may use the Saint John Fisher College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.