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Your chances of getting into Saint John Fisher College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

71%
Admission Difficulty for Saint John Fisher College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Fisher is 71%.  Its admission rate is the 73rd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Fisher is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 3,210 out of the 4,515 who applied were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 36 percent on standardized admission tests. Saint John Fisher College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Saint John Fisher College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 30% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

Fisher SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1110-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

30%
SAT Scores for Saint John Fisher College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 550
Math 25th Percentile 560
Composite 25th Percentile 1110
SAT Scores for Saint John Fisher College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Saint John Fisher College?

Saint John Fisher College is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Saint John Fisher College score in the top 39 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1110-1270 and the average score is 1190.  Fisher ranks #50 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Fisher regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1110 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1110, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with SAT's as low as 1030, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 1190, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

Saint John Fisher College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >82%
1190 to 1270 Avg + 71%-82%
1110 to 1190 Avg - 56%-71%
1030 to 1110 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 1030 Low <40%
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Fisher ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for Saint John Fisher College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 23
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Saint John Fisher College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 27
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

You are not required to submit ACT scores with your application as Saint John Fisher College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

The average ACT score for admitted students to Fisher is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 29.  The school ranks #53 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Saint John Fisher College.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Fisher for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 82% with a 29 ACT score.

Saint John Fisher College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >82%
26 to 29 Avg + 71%-82%
23 to 26 Avg - 56%-71%
20 to 23 Reach 40%-56%
Less than 20 Low <40%
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Fisher GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.53

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Saint John Fisher College?

The GPA requirements for getting into Fisher are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Saint John Fisher College is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve this GPA, you need to earn B+ letter grades and score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.

 The school ranks #50 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Fisher accepts 71% of students who apply.

Since Fisher 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 3.5 GPA range.

The table below details 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 Saint John Fisher College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 26.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 41.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

54% of Saint John Fisher College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Saint John Fisher College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 54%
Top 50% of class 88%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Saint John Fisher College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,843 1,672 4,515
Accepted 2,026 1,184 3,210
Acceptance Rate 71% 71% 71%
Enrolled 338 258 596
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint John Fisher College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

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

Saint John Fisher College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

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

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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.

FAQs

Does Saint John Fisher College prefer SAT or ACT?

30% of students submit their SAT scores to Fisher. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Saint John Fisher College?

71% of those who apply are granted admission to Fisher. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Saint John Fisher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1110 and 1270. 30% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Saint John Fisher College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.