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%
- Health professions32.0%~820 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business18.0%~462 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~239 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.9%~177 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.0%~154 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.6%~143 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal3.0%~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.0%~77 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.5%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.4%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~31 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.2%~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 409 | $63,619 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 165 | $86,982 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 112 | $111,100 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $28,389 | $24,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 92 | $40,609 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $25,951 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 82 | $40,016 | $24,845 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 77 | $42,245 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 75 | $94,743 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 73 | $57,364 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 68 | $43,465 | $27,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 67 | $44,360 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 62 | $37,818 | $22,701 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 53 | $35,092 | $23,364 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 46 | $30,359 | $24,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 41 | $49,847 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | $34,940 | $23,328 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | $26,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 18 | $31,287 | $23,625 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 15 | $44,569 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 15 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 12 | $34,765 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | $41,079 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
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.