St. John Fisher College Description:
St. John Fisher College is a private, Catholic institution offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The attractive 154-acre campus is located in a residential neighborhood just east of Downtown Rochester. Nazareth College is about a mile to the south. Fisher undergraduates can choose from 32 majors and 9 pre-professional programs. Business, education, and health fields are most popular. At the graduate level, the college offers 12 master's and 3 doctoral programs. Academics are supported by small classes and a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The college represents a good value, and all undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. On the athletic front, the St. John Fisher Cardinals compete in the NCAA Division III Empire 8 Athletic Conference for most sports. The college fields 10 men's and 11 women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 66%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 580
- SAT Math: 510 / 610
- SAT Writing: 460 / 560
- ACT Composite: 22 / 27
- ACT English: 21 / 26
- ACT Math: 22 / 27
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 4,020 (2,888 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 93% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $26,260
- Books: $900 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $10,510
- Other Expenses: $900
- Total Cost: $38,570
St. John Fisher College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- St. John Fisher College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 83%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $14,367
- Loans: $6,699
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Elementary Education, Nursing, Psychology
Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%
- Transfer Out Rate: 25%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 71%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
St. John Fisher College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.sjfc.edu/about/mission/
"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."
