St. John Fisher University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Rochester, NY
4.0 1 review

#28 Best Private Colleges in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,693

Location Rochester, New York
Website sjf.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#213

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the suburban Pittsford area of Rochester, New York, St. John Fisher College occupies a 154-acre residential campus characterized by its mix of modern and Gothic-inspired architecture. Founded in 1948 by the Basilian Fathers as a Catholic institution, the college operates as an independent university while maintaining its Catholic heritage. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic schools, with particular emphasis in nursing, business, education, and pharmacy studies. The campus features traditional residence halls and apartment-style housing for students, and the Fisher Cardinals compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Empire 8 Athletic Conference, with notable programs in football and basketball.

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Ratings

Fisher is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/28
GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

66.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 20.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,190

Costs for St. John Fisher University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,190
Books and Supplies		$1,150
Other Fees		$1,100
Room and Board		$14,908
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,600
Total One Year Cost		$59,948

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Student 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 majors at St. John Fisher University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 22% in Education, and 14% in Health Professions.