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St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NY · Suburb · 2,565 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Dec 1 · Early Decision (binding) · in 51 days
Checked Oct 2026 · sjf.edu
$28,945
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
74%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$66,944
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
66%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

St. John Fisher University is a private liberal arts institution in Rochester, New York, best known for its strong professional preparation grounded in the Basilian tradition of "goodness, discipline, and knowledge." Academically, the university excels in healthcare and business, anchored by the renowned Wegmans School of Nursing, the Wegmans School of Pharmacy, and the AACSB-accredited School of Business. Campus life is close-knit and supportive, characterized by active NCAA Division III athletics and a vibrant student body engaged in community service across the greater Rochester area. A distinctive highlight of the Fisher experience is its small class sizes and high-touch faculty mentorship, which pairs with its famous role as the long-time summer training camp host for the NFL's Buffalo Bills.

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
✈
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
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
Source: www.sjf.edu
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,054
$30–48k
$17,953
$48–75k
$25,992
$75–110k
$30,268
$110k+
$34,085
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,048
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
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%
Within 4 yrs
65%
Back for yr 2
86%
Transferred
18%
Pell students: 68.8% · others: 76.3% 
8 yrs after starting
77% graduated · 21% transferred · 2% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
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
Admit rate
66%
Test policy
Test optional
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
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 64.4% · women 67.8% 
Yield: 20.3% of admitted students enroll 
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Early Decision
Dec 1 2026
binding in 51 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 — 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%
Where first-years come from
In state (NY)
92.9%
Out of state
6.5%
International
0.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 10 · PA 10 · MA 5 · VT 4 · CT 3

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
  • 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
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
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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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