School Information

65.4
Total Enrollment 3,883
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Saint John Fisher College

http://www.sjfc.edu
3690 East Ave, Rochester, New York 14618-3597
(585) 385-8000

St. John Fisher College is a collaborative community dedicated to teaching and learning in a personalized educational environment. The College is guided by its Catholic heritage, as expressed in the motto of its founders, the Basilian Fathers: "teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge." Through an education rooted in the liberal arts, we prepare individuals for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity, in which diversity and service to others are valued and practiced.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Saint John Fisher College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 92.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,491), and 77% receive loans ($7,053 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,090. Off campus it is around $10,090.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint John Fisher College is $20,740 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,440 people applied to Saint John Fisher College. Of the applicants, 65.0% were admitted (64.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (25.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 2,832 undergraduate students at Saint John Fisher College, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 45.0% of the 1,051 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     98.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     74.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 9
Admissions Office Phone (585) 385-8000
Admissions Office Email grad@sjfc.edu
Admissions Office Address St. John Fisher College • 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/freshman/apply/
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Saint John Fisher College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Saint John Fisher College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Saint John Fisher College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 44
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 44
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 4 227 37 25
Accounting 4 62
Business Administration and Management, General 147 25
Finance, General 18
Human Resources Development 12
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 25
Communication, journalism, and related programs 80
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 80
Computer and information sciences and support services 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Information Technology 5
Education 0 112 207
Biology Teacher Education 2
Education, Other 0 18
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 37
Elementary Education and Teaching 83 7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
Mathematics Teacher Education 7
Reading Teacher Education 69
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 7
Social Studies Teacher Education 15
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 0 69
English language and literature/letters 16
English Language and Literature, General 16
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
French Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 102 23
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 4
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 14
Nursing, Other 0 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102
History 20
History, General 20
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 21
Philosophy and religious studies 4
Philosophy 3
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical sciences 19
Chemistry, General 17
Physics, General 2
Psychology 45
Psychology, General 45
Public administration and social service professions 1
Human Services, General 1
Social sciences 56 12
Anthropology 3
Economics, General 11
International Relations and Affairs 3 12
Political Science and Government, General 12
Sociology 27
 
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