Fisher College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4449 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1234 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1158 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #55 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #15 of 24 | In Boston |
| #159 of 1,099 | For Supply Chain Management |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 1,384
- Graduates
- 117
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.fisher.edu
Fisher College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Fisher College has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 65% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,436 | 1,373 | 2,063 |
| Admissions | 2,431 | 889 | 1,542 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 205 | 101 | 104 |
159 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
764 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 601 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 322 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 225 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 149 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 130 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 40 (3%) |
| Asian | 32 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Fisher College is $27,827 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,879 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,290 |
| $48-75K | $25,874 |
| $75-110K | $26,290 |
| $110K+ | $31,032 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,813 | $27,342 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,813 | $27,342 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,813 | $27,342 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 322 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,687 |
Fisher College majors
Fisher College has granted 200 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs and 55 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Fisher College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 32 | 30 |
| Psychology, General | 3 | 13 | 20 |
| Human Services, General | 33 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 22 | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | 9 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | 3 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 3 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 39 | 200 | 55 |
Fisher College has a graduation rate of 28%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 27% | 30% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Fisher College has published 2,813 scientific papers with 224,050 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Business, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Finance, Management, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 | 219 |
| 1993 | 9 | 237 |
| 1994 | 22 | 275 |
| 1995 | 24 | 324 |
| 1996 | 36 | 329 |
| 1997 | 37 | 381 |
| 1998 | 41 | 510 |
| 1999 | 51 | 596 |
| 2000 | 56 | 884 |
| 2001 | 47 | 1043 |
| 2002 | 56 | 1329 |
| 2003 | 71 | 2041 |
| 2004 | 71 | 2368 |
| 2005 | 57 | 2864 |
| 2006 | 77 | 3573 |
| 2007 | 59 | 4497 |
| 2008 | 91 | 5258 |
| 2009 | 89 | 6243 |
| 2010 | 95 | 7415 |
| 2011 | 104 | 9143 |
| 2012 | 95 | 9958 |
| 2013 | 111 | 10430 |
| 2014 | 101 | 11217 |
| 2015 | 114 | 11617 |
| 2016 | 115 | 11088 |
| 2017 | 116 | 11790 |
| 2018 | 145 | 12630 |
| 2019 | 129 | 13137 |
| 2020 | 154 | 14734 |
| 2021 | 159 | 16669 |
| 2022 | 125 | 14950 |
| 2023 | 129 | 15475 |
| 2024 | 98 | 14775 |
General info
| Alternative names | FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Motto | Obique Fidelis Everywhere Faithful |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 159 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 118 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts, 02116 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6172368800 |