St. John Fisher University

Rochester, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$28,945

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

74.2%

Admission rate

66%

Undergrad size

2,565

In-state tuition

$41,190

Out-of-state tuition

$41,190

Cost of attendance

$55,201

Median earnings (10y)

$66,944

Admissions

SAT average
1,214
ACT midpoint
26
Retention
86.4%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (32%), social sciences (22%), business (18%).

  • STEM14%
  • Health32%
  • Business18%
  • Humanities & arts9%
  • Social sciences22%
  • Trades & services6%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's409$63,619$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's165$86,982
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First professional112$111,100
Psychology, General.Bachelor's95$28,389$24,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's92$40,609$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's92$25,951$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's82$40,016$24,845
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's77$42,245$26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Doctoral75$94,743
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's73$57,364
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's68$43,465$27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's67$44,360
Marketing.Bachelor's62$37,818$22,701
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's53$35,092$23,364
Criminology.Bachelor's46$30,359$24,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's41$49,847
Non-Professional Legal Studies.Bachelor's33
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's29
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's26$34,940$23,328
History.Bachelor's24$26,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's18
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's18$31,287$23,625
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.Bachelor's18
Public Health.Bachelor's18
Special Education and Teaching.Master's15$44,569
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's15
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's15
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.First professional15
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelor's13
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelor's13
Sustainability Studies.Bachelor's13
Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelor's12$34,765
Mathematics.Bachelor's11
Economics.Bachelor's11$41,079
Public Health.Master's11
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelor's8
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelor's7
Philosophy.Bachelor's7
Chemistry.Bachelor's7
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate certificate7

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University is a mid-sized institution located in Rochester, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,565 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at St. John Fisher University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,945 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $41,190 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $55,201 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 74.2%, a strong completion outcome. 86.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $66,944 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

St. John Fisher University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (32% of credentials), social sciences (22% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

St. John Fisher University accepts 66% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,214. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.

Location & campus

Set in Rochester, New York (suburb), St. John Fisher University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about St. John Fisher University

Q.How much does St. John Fisher University cost?

The average net price at St. John Fisher University is $28,945 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $55,201.

Q.What is the graduation rate at St. John Fisher University?

St. John Fisher University has a 6-year graduation rate of 74.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into St. John Fisher University?

St. John Fisher University admits 66% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do St. John Fisher University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median St. John Fisher University graduate earns $66,944 per year.

Q.What is tuition at St. John Fisher University?

Published tuition is $41,190 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is St. John Fisher University located?

St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, New York (ZIP 14618).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St. John Fisher University at their official website.