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#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

1,421
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Location Boston, Massachusetts
Online fisher.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
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Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Fisher College, a private institution established in 1903, is nestled in the historic Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, offering students an urban campus environment within a major city. The college presents a mix of contemporary and Victorian architecture, creating a unique aesthetic for the compact campus that extends a residential component through campus housing options. Academically, Fisher College is recognized for its programs in business, communications, and social sciences, employing a career-focused curriculum catered to both traditional and non-traditional students. While the college maintains a moderately selective admissions process, it emphasizes personalized attention and small class sizes to bolster its educational offerings. Fisher College does not have a significant emphasis on intercollegiate athletics, instead prioritizing academic programs and student services to support its diverse student body.

In the most recent statistical year 3,333 prospective students applied, and 2,474 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 194 enrolled in the school.  649 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 772 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $33,150 plus fees of $1,000. Fisher College is ranked 690 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Fisher College is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 800/1070
ACT 15/24
GPA 2.72

Applications Accepted

74.2% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,150
Costs for Fisher College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$2,000
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $17,340
Budget for Other Expenses$3,200
Total One Year Cost$56,690

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

48% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Fisher College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 49%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 21%
Health Professions 13%
Education 7%
Legal Professions 2%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024