Saint John Fisher College (SJFC)

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
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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

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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