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St. John Fisher University

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Rochester, New York 14618-3597

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

St. John Fisher University is a private institution in Rochester with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1207, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,944 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,150.

Established
1948
Motto
"Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge"
Mascot
Beaks The Cardinal
Nickname
25 varsity teams
Type
Private university
Conference
Empire 8 Athletic Association (a
Division
Division III

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68%Acceptance
1207SAT Avg
2,579Students
12:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$66,944Earnings 10yr
$28,150Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St. John Fisher University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1207

Reading & WritingMid: 590
560640
MathMid: 600
560640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1207

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,666
Room & Board$14,342
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$52,514
Average Net Price$28,150
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,994
$30–48K$20,355
$48–75K$27,255
$75–110K$30,794
$110K+$32,667

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,150

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

32.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

18

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,579
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.4%
Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,198
8 Years$62,486
10 Years$66,944

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,400
Men
$59,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#142
Washington Monthly
#147

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cardinals

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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