St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY · Private
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St. John Fisher University admitted 66.1% of applicants university-wide (3,195 of 4,836).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 66.1% | 3,195 | 4,836 |
| In-state | 69.8% | 2,853 | 4,089 |
| Out-of-state | 57.6% | 320 | 556 |
| International applicants | 11.5% | 22 | 191 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 62.1% | 77 | 124 |
| Men | 66.8% | 1,336 | 2,000 |
| Women | 65.6% | 1,859 | 2,836 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 62.1%, vs 66.1% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 3,195 admitted students, 642 enrolled (20.1% yield).
St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1120–1300
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 24–30
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $59,470/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $42,074 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,396 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $59,470/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,054 |
| $30k–48k | $17,953 |
| $48k–75k | $25,992 |
| $75k–110k | $30,268 |
| Over $110k | $34,085 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
- St. John Fisher Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (International Aid)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — Up to $16,000 per year (Merit)
St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Common Application
- Official high school transcript
- Counselor/Teacher Recommendation
- Common Application essay or graded paper
- Official SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Additional letters of recommendation (optional)
- Activities résumé (optional)
International applicants
- Completed Common Application
- Official high school transcript
- Counselor/Teacher Recommendation
- Common Application essay or graded paper
- Official SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- Additional letters of recommendation (optional)
- Activities résumé (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
St. John Fisher University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
St. John Fisher University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $66,944
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 74.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 87.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $23,250
- At graduation
St. John Fisher University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #192
- WSJ: #310
- Forbes: #464
- Niche: #492
Deadlines
- 2026-12-01Early Decision — Binding early round
St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (19%), Biological & life sciences (9%), Psychology (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 39% of class sections have under 20 students.
St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.