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St. John Fisher University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, NY. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is St. John Fisher University?

Location of St. John Fisher University

Contact information for Fisher are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-3597
Phone: 5853858000
Website: www.sjf.edu/
Admissions: www.sjf.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid: www.sjf.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Fisher?

You can apply to Fisher online at: https://www.sjf.edu/admissions-aid/freshman-admissions/applying-to-fisher/

Fisher is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Fisher

This is what Fisher looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Fisher?

Fisher admits 66%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Fisher, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 650. Math scores were between 560 and 650.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for St. John Fisher University  ( 560 to 650 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for St. John Fisher University  ( 560 to 650 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1120 to 1300.
SAT Total Scores for St. John Fisher University  ( 1120 to 1300 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Fisher ranged between 23 and 28.

ACT Composite Scores for St. John Fisher University  ( 23 to 28 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Fisher are broken out by gender below.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 2,037 1,311 64%
Women 3,013 2,042 68%

Can I Afford St. John Fisher University?

The average net price after aid at Fisher is $28,150. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $40,090
In-State Fees $1,100
Out-of-State Tuition $40,090
Out-of-State Fees $1,100
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $41,190
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $41,190

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Fisher receive some form of financial aid (611 students).

Nearly 98% of students at Fisher receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,380 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,517.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Fisher undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,476 per year.

St. John Fisher University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,224 students enrolled at Fisher. Fisher is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,579 undergraduate students at Fisher, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Fisher

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of St. John Fisher University undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Fisher Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 87
Black or African American 139
Hispanic 206
White 2,027
American Indian/Alaska Native 12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2
Two or More Races 59
Non-Resident 5

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Fisher are listed below.

Top 5 Home States of Fisher Students
State First-Time UG Students
New York 632
New Jersey 10
Pennsylvania 10
Massachusetts 5
Vermont 4

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

St. John Fisher University Graduate Student Diversity

1,084 of Fisher’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Fisher, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Fisher

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of St. John Fisher University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Fisher
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 84
Black or African American 126
Hispanic 93
White 718
American Indian/Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 15
Non-Resident 1

Online Learning at St. John Fisher University

Fisher delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

966 undergraduate students at Fisher took at least one online class — of those, 15 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 117 students took at least one online class and 714 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at St. John Fisher University

The following computer science programs are offered at Fisher, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 11 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 6

Academic Programs at St. John Fisher University

Fisher offers 18 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Fisher has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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