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St. John Fisher University

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Rochester, NY

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Located in Rochester, NY, St. John Fisher University is a private small school with roughly 2,565 undergraduates. St. John Fisher University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 66%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $86,470/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate66%
SAT range1120–1300
ACT range23–28
Undergrads2,565
Yield (admits who enroll)21%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$55,201
4-year grad rate74%
Median earnings, 10yr out$66,944

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How St. John Fisher University weighs your application

From St. John Fisher University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresImportant
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsVery important
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Very important
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Important
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans68%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$61,201/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$72,171/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$70,455/yr
Marketing$68,086/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$61,893/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,184/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$58,279/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$56,411/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$54,602/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$86,470/yr
History
History$49,491/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies$54,899/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$56,069/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$53,568/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$60,920/yr
Criminology$60,481/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,495
Typical room charge$8,750
Typical board charge$4,916

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does St. John Fisher University look for in applicants?

Per St. John Fisher University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, recommendations, character/personal qualities, alumni relation (legacy) as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate?

St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for St. John Fisher University?

Admitted students at St. John Fisher University typically score between 1120–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for St. John Fisher University?

Admitted students at St. John Fisher University typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does St. John Fisher University cost?

St. John Fisher University's total cost of attendance is reported at $55,201 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does St. John Fisher University require students to live on campus?

No -- St. John Fisher University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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