St. John Fisher University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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St. John Fisher University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,625 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1948 and is one of the 14 schools and colleges located in Rochester, New York.

Academic Offerings

St. John Fisher University will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
49
St. John Fisher University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Psychology, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at St. John Fisher University is high at 83% (above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The graduation rate at St. John Fisher University is good - 73%. About 22% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at St. John Fisher University is pretty good - 12:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - about $36,800 per academic year. The additional fees at St. John Fisher University beyond tuition are roughly $1,000; which comes to $37,800 a year.

Read the details about St. John Fisher University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to government data, 4,200 applications were submitted and 3,068 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

St. John Fisher University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at St. John Fisher University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,800
High
St. John Fisher University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at St. John Fisher University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
St. John Fisher University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: around $8,800 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at St. John Fisher University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, St. John Fisher University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

St. John Fisher University Location and Address

Postal Address:
St. John Fisher University
3690 East Ave
Rochester, New York
14618-3597, USA
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