Saint John Fisher College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #722 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #660 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #69 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3 of 9 | In Rochester |
| #637 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,629
- Graduates
- 992
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.sjfc.edu
Saint John Fisher College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Saint John Fisher College has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Applicants | 4,200 | 1,666 | 2,534 |
| Admissions | 3,068 | 1,210 | 1,858 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 643 | 273 | 370 |
969 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
431 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
202 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint John Fisher College are 1090-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Saint John Fisher College are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2813 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 245 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 235 (6%) |
| Asian | 162 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 59 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint John Fisher College is $28,312 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 | $18,168 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,267 |
| $48-75K | $25,566 |
| $75-110K | $29,117 |
| $110K+ | $31,551 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $36,748 | $18,756 |
| Tuition in-state | $36,748 | $18,756 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,748 | $18,756 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $270 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $270 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $270 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,495 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,666 |
| Room charge | $8,750 |
| Meal charge | $4,916 |
Saint John Fisher College majors
Saint John Fisher College has granted 631 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 206 master's across 11 programs, and 99 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Saint John Fisher College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 204 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 49 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 55 | ||
| Pharmacy | 53 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 41 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 40 | ||
| Psychology, General | 40 | ||
| Accounting | 35 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 30 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | ||
| Criminology | 24 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Communication, General | 14 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 14 | ||
| Legal Studies | 13 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 10 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 9 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 1 | 2 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 631 | 206 | 99 |
Saint John Fisher College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 65% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint John Fisher College has published 2,761 scientific papers with 19,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 67 |
| 1992 | 20 | 76 |
| 1993 | 25 | 49 |
| 1994 | 33 | 53 |
| 1995 | 24 | 96 |
| 1996 | 25 | 125 |
| 1997 | 42 | 126 |
| 1998 | 18 | 165 |
| 1999 | 68 | 96 |
| 2000 | 49 | 124 |
| 2001 | 47 | 122 |
| 2002 | 63 | 139 |
| 2003 | 49 | 186 |
| 2004 | 57 | 170 |
| 2005 | 42 | 181 |
| 2006 | 62 | 225 |
| 2007 | 63 | 282 |
| 2008 | 71 | 384 |
| 2009 | 77 | 454 |
| 2010 | 128 | 479 |
| 2011 | 138 | 586 |
| 2012 | 168 | 626 |
| 2013 | 120 | 779 |
| 2014 | 105 | 855 |
| 2015 | 136 | 859 |
| 2016 | 116 | 970 |
| 2017 | 80 | 1069 |
| 2018 | 86 | 1168 |
| 2019 | 95 | 1336 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1493 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1596 |
| 2022 | 78 | 1682 |
| 2023 | 87 | 1800 |
Notable alumni
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Pandora Boxx
- Occupations
- drag queenactor
- Biography
-
Michael R. Steck, better known by the stage name Pandora Boxx, is an American drag queen, comedian, and reality television personality from Rochester, New York. Boxx competed in the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, placing fifth and winning Miss Congeniality, and subsequently returned for the first and sixth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Boxx also appeared in all three seasons of the Drag Race spin-off series RuPaul's Drag U.
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Paul Hewitt
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Paul Harrington Hewitt is an American college basketball coach and the former head coach at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and George Mason University. He grew up in Westbury, New York. In 2021, he was named the head coach of the Ontario Clippers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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Maria Cino
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Maria Cino is an American public servant and political operative of the Republican Party. She served in the United States Department of Commerce and served as acting United States Secretary of Transportation during the George W. Bush administration.
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Mark C. Johns
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mark C. Johns is an American politician who represents District 8 in the Monroe County Legislature. He formerly represented District 135 in the New York State Assembly, which includes the towns and villages of East Rochester, Penfield and Webster, and Fairport, in the eastern suburbs of Rochester. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Jamie Romeo
- Enrolled in Saint John Fisher College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jamie Romeo is an American politician from the state of New York. A Democrat, Romeo has served as Monroe County Clerk since 2020. She previously represented the 136th district in the New York State Assembly, covering parts of Rochester and its inner suburbs, from 2019 until 2020.
General info
| Alternative names | SJFC Fisher |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge |
| Colors | gold, cardinal red |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 661 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3690 East Ave Rochester, New York, 14618-3597 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 211,000 |
| Phone | 5853858000 |