St. John Fisher University
About St. John Fisher University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
St. John Fisher University is a private Catholic university in Rochester, New York. It offers programs in nursing, biology, pharmacy, and business, with a strong reputation in health sciences and education in the Finger Lakes region.
Founded
1948
Location
Rochester, New York
Students
3,687
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
66.4%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
74.2%
Near national average
Tuition
$41,190
Per year
Avg Net Price
$28,945
After financial aid
SAT Average
1214
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$66,944
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
66.4 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
St. John Fisher University accepts 66.4% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1214/ 1600
ACT Scores
26/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
74.2% complete their degree within six years
Retention
86.4%
4-Year Grad
65%
6-Year Grad
73%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$12.2K
Class Size
Medium
While 65% finish in 4 years, 86.4% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$41,190
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,908
Books & Supplies
$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,201
After Financial Aid
$28,945
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$16,054
Receive Grants
28.7%
Take Loans
67.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $55,201/yr, including $14,908 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $28,945.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at St. John Fisher University fund their education.
While in School
28.7%
Get Grants
Free money
67.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$73,191
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,250
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$246/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $23,250 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends St. John Fisher University.
Gender
57.7%
Female
42%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,565
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,122
Graduates
25.2%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
3.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 58% of the student body. 25.2% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
2,565
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
St. John Fisher University fields 15 varsity teams with 938 student athletes, about 37% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III with football
Conference
Empire Eight
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
15
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
938
37% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
58% / 42%
544
Men
394
Women
12
Men's Teams
12
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of St. John Fisher Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$66,944
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$73K
205 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$34K
51 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$35K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$38K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$47K
43 grads
1yr Earnings
Finance and Financial Management Services
$47K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $61K at six years, $50K at eight, and $67K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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