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#27 Best Private Colleges in New York

Saint John Fisher College

Rochester, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

3,621
Saint John Fisher College overview
Location Rochester, New York
Online sjfc.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Saint John Fisher College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Saint John Fisher College, situated in Rochester, New York, is a private liberal arts institution founded in 1948 by the Basilian Fathers. The college offers a suburban campus environment with traditional collegiate Gothic architecture and provides on-campus living options to students. Saint John Fisher College is recognized for its strong emphasis on the liberal arts as well as notable programs in business, education, and the health sciences, including a respected pharmacy school. The institution maintains a selective admissions process and upholds a commitment to academic rigor. The Cardinals, the college's athletic teams, compete at the NCAA Division III level, with football, basketball, and lacrosse often highlighted for their competitiveness.

In the most recent statistical year 4,200 prospective students applied, and 3,068 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 643 enrolled in the school.  3,092 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 529 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $36,748 plus fees of $1,000. Fisher is ranked 205 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

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

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1090/1260
ACT 23/29
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

73% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,748
Costs for Saint John Fisher College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,100
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $13,666
Budget for Other Expenses$1,400
Total One Year Cost$53,914

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint John Fisher College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Education 22%
Health Professions 14%
Social Sciences 7%
Communication 7%

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Questions and Answers

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Last updated February 24, 2024