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Fisher College

Boston, Massachusetts 02116

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

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

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

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%

Below Average

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.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

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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

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
1 mi(2 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
189 mi(328 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
270 mi(468 min)

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)

Nearby Attractions

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Boston Public Gardenwalkable

America's first public botanical garden with iconic swan boats

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Newbury Streetwalkable

Premier shopping and dining destination in Back Bay

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Boston Commonwalkable

Historic public park at the heart of downtown Boston

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Prudential Centerwalkable

Shopping center with observation deck offering city views

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

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