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St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Suburb · 2,565 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Dec 1 · Early Decision (binding) · in 60 days
Checked Oct 2026 · sjf.edu
$28,945
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
74%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$66,944
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in a scenic suburb of Rochester, New York, St. John Fisher University is best known for its student-centered liberal arts foundation paired with top-tier professional preparation, particularly through its highly regarded Wegmans School of Nursing and School of Business. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, welcoming community where students actively engage in Division III athletics, robust service-learning initiatives, and over 70 student clubs. What truly sets Fisher apart is its commitment to the "Fisher Creed"—which guides students toward lives of integrity, service, and leadership—alongside its unique claim to fame as the annual host of the NFL's Buffalo Bills Summer Training Camp.

Wikipedia:St. John Fisher University is a private university in Rochester, New York. It is named after John Fisher, an English Catholic cardinal and saint. It was named St. John Fisher College until July 1, 2022.

Location
Rochester, NY, 14618-3597 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ROC · Rochester NY
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,190
Housing & food (on campus)$14,908
Books & supplies$1,150
Cost of attendance$63,910
Average net price$28,945
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,190
Housing & food (on campus)$14,908
Books & supplies$1,150
Cost of attendance$63,910
Average net price$28,945
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.sjf.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
St. John Fisher University’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$43,736
Fees$1,100
Housing$10,412
Food$5,852
Books & supplies$650
Personal expenses$900
Transportation$500
Total published by the school$63,910
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,054
$30–48k
$17,953
$48–75k
$25,992
$75–110k
$30,268
$110k+
$34,085
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$20,350
Share of first-years who get one24%
Source: St. John Fisher University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
74%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
65%
Back for yr 2
86%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
77% graduated · 21% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$61,198
10 yrs after entry$66,944
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$11k–$27k
90th percentile$33,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1214
R 560–650 · M 560–650
ACT midpoint
26
Comp 23–28 · E 23–25 · M 22–26
SAT middle 50%: 1120–1300
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Decision
Dec 1 2026
binding in 60 days
If admitted, you must enroll and withdraw other applications.
Checked Oct 2026 · sjf.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at St. John Fisher University: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: St. John Fisher University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 42%Women 58%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
29%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$73,191
Independent
13%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
8%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$61,198
After 10 yrs
$66,944
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing205
Biology, General51
Psychology, General49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods48
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Finance and Financial Management Services42
Marketing39
Accounting and Related Services30
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Non-Professional Legal Studies19
Criminology18
History14
Communication and Media Studies12
English Language and Literature, General10
Public Health10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$151M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$9,676/mo
Teaching spend
$12,170
per student
Federal loans
68%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$4M research spending · 40 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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