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Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Fisher College is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,669 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,702.

Established
1903
Motto
Ubique Fidelis
Mascot
Falcon
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of

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Admission Office

118 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02116

617-236-8800[email protected]
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71%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,138Students
14:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$49,669Earnings 10yr
$25,702Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fisher College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationFisher Application

Early Action

November 1

Regular Decision

Rolling

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,013
Room & Board$17,687
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$52,723
Average Net Price$25,702
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,879
$30–48K$24,290
$48–75K$25,874
$75–110K$26,290
$110K+$31,032

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
25
Avg class size
15
Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (43)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

54%

Negative
  • •54% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Campus Life

NAIANorth Atlantic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

First-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsHistoric brownstones

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,138
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Black 9%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate28.4%
Freshman Retention54.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,366
10 Years$49,669

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

Sports include

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Fisher College first opened its doors in 1903, founded by Myron C.
  • •Fisher College moved to its current Beacon Street location in 1939.
  • •In 1952, the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved Fisher as a two-year college, and five years later it was given degree-granting powers.
  • •In 1970, Fisher gained accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and operates as an independent, non-profit educational institution.
  • •The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies was established in 1975 to serve the adult population of Eastern Massachusetts.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan3 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston44 mi
PVD Providence TF Green47 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1 mi · ~2 min drive
New York, NY189 mi · ~5h 28m drive
Hartford, CT92 mi · ~2h 39m drive
Providence, RI41 mi · ~1h 11m drive
Albany, NY138 mi · ~3h 59m drive
Syracuse, NY262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Rochester, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Buffalo, NY398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Philadelphia, PA270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive
Harrisburg, PA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Newark, NJ195 mi · ~5h 38m drive
Trenton, NJ241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Boston Logan (BOS)3 miles
Rental car
5 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
6 min$4-6
Manchester-Boston (MHT)44 miles
Rental car
66 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
88 min$53-88

Nearby Attractions

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Boston Public Gardenwalkable

America's first public botanical garden with iconic swan boats

•

Newbury Streetwalkable

Premier shopping and dining destination in Back Bay

•

Boston Commonwalkable

Historic public park at the heart of downtown Boston

•

Prudential Centerwalkable

Shopping center with observation deck offering city views

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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