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Saint John Fisher College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,495
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 71%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Rochester, New York, SJFC is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Saint John Fisher College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, SJFC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SJFC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$36,352

Cost of attendance at Saint John Fisher College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,352

Cost of attendance at Saint John Fisher College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Saint John Fisher College received on average $21,421 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,421
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 188 30% $4,706 $884,737
Other Federal Grant 303 49% $3,845 $1,164,975
State Grant/Scholarships 231 37% $3,467 $800,892
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 624 100% $18,271 $11,400,808
Total Grant & Scholarships 624 100% $21,421 $13,366,675

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint John Fisher College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint John Fisher College students is 73.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.2%.

73.0%

  • asian 58.8% 10 students
  • African American 63.2% 12 students
  • white 75.3% 359 students
  • unknown 66.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 48.0% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Empire Eight
  • Baseball Empire Eight
  • Basketball Empire Eight
  • Track and Cross Country Empire Eight

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint John Fisher College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint John Fisher College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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