St. John Fisher University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 2,565 students.
About This School
St. John Fisher University is a private nonprofit institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 2,565 undergraduate students enrolled. St. John Fisher University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,945 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $52,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
St. John Fisher University is a private university in Rochester, New York. It is named after John Fisher, an English Catholic cardinal and saint. It was named St. John Fisher College until July 1, 2022.
A solid mid-tier option for students who want a smaller Catholic university experience in Rochester — the 84% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel good about their choice once they arrive, and the $19,500 median debt at graduation is notably manageable. That said, the 74% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 4 students doesn't finish, which is worth asking about, and median earnings of $52,500 at the 10-year mark are modest given the $28,150 annual net price. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit campus and have a clear career path in fields like nursing, education, or business — programs where Fisher has real regional standing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 0% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,565 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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