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St. John Fisher University

Rochester, NYPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 66% Acceptance
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66%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$28,945
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$61,198
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

St. John Fisher University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Rochester, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 66%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
66% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
66%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences32% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,673
Earnings 5yr: $137,872
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,060
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,441
Earnings 5yr: $115,223
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,525
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,470
Earnings 5yr: $79,048
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,143
Earnings 5yr: $88,826
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,171
Earnings 5yr: $71,104
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,455
Earnings 5yr: $89,381
Debt: $26,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,086
Earnings 5yr: $70,080
Debt: $22,701
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,893
Earnings 5yr: $65,351
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,816
Earnings 5yr: $57,354
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,201
Earnings 5yr: $66,181
Debt: $26,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,920
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,481
Earnings 5yr: $67,894
Debt: $24,750
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,279
Earnings 5yr: $54,651
Debt: $23,328
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,619
Earnings 5yr: $51,028
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,184
Earnings 5yr: $62,849
Debt: $24,845
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,411
Earnings 5yr: $55,688
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,069
Earnings 5yr: $56,147
Debt: $23,364
Non-Professional Legal Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,899
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$28,945
In-State Tuition$41,190
Out-of-State Tuition$41,190
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

29%
Pell Grants
68%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$61,198
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$66,944

Completion Signals

74%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$87,626
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