Overview
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Located in the suburban Pittsford area of Rochester, New York, St. John Fisher College occupies a 154-acre residential campus characterized by its mix of modern and Gothic-inspired architecture. Founded in 1948 by the Basilian Fathers as a Catholic institution, the college operates as an independent university while maintaining its Catholic heritage. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic schools, with particular emphasis in nursing, business, education, and pharmacy studies. The campus features traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, and the Fisher Cardinals compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, with notable programs in football and basketball.
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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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#208 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#161 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Colleges in New York
#28 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#309 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1280 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| 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 | $1,100 |
| Room and Board | $14,342 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,508 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025