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St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University is a medium, private institution located in Rochester, ny. Founded in 1948, St. John Fisher University offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,616 undergraduates
cost $37,748 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into St. John Fisher University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.1%
SAT score average 1184
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.54
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! St. John Fisher University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Other
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,748
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,666
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $53,914
Average financial aid package $27,845
Estimated cost $26,069 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,748
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,666
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $1,400
Cost of attendance* $53,914
Average financial aid package $27,845
Estimated cost $26,069 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? St. John Fisher University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,616, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

3,680

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At St. John Fisher University, students love their Student Government. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 3690 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618-3597
phone 585-385-8000
address https://www.sjfc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Student activities board

Commuter council

Resident student association

Teddi dance for love

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about St. John Fisher University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is St. John Fisher University?

St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at St. John Fisher University? 

The acceptance rate for St. John Fisher University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for St. John Fisher University?

The average high school GPA for St. John Fisher University students was 3.54.

How much does it cost for 4 years at St. John Fisher University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at St. John Fisher University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $215,656.

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