Saint John Fisher College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2498 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #720 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #661 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #68 of 221 | In New York State |
| #3 of 9 | In Rochester |
| #587 of 1,001 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 2,597
- Graduates
- 942
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 71% and is among the top 33% 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% | 71% | 71% |
| Applicants | 4,515 | 1,672 | 2,843 |
| Admissions | 3,210 | 1,184 | 2,026 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 596 | 258 | 338 |
1,041 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
215 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
177 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Saint John Fisher College are 1110-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 3%
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 | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 2817 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 208 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 198 (6%) |
| Asian | 136 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 95 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Saint John Fisher College is $27,325 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 | $15,558 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,087 |
| $48-75K | $25,098 |
| $75-110K | $28,062 |
| $110K+ | $30,420 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,352 | $18,054 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,352 | $18,054 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,352 | $18,054 |
| 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 | $13,020 |
| Room charge | $8,336 |
| Meal charge | $4,684 |
Saint John Fisher College majors
Saint John Fisher College has granted 697 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 234 master's across 12 programs, and 127 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 | 205 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | 67 | |
| Pharmacy | 78 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 63 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 46 | ||
| Psychology, General | 46 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 41 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | ||
| Accounting | 36 | ||
| Finance, General | 31 | ||
| Communication, General | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | ||
| Criminology | 16 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 15 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 4 | 5 | |
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 9 | ||
| Statistics, General | 2 | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Legal Studies | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 697 | 234 | 127 |
Saint John Fisher College has a graduation rate of 73%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 73% | 69% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Saint John Fisher College has published 2,563 scientific papers with 16,071 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24 | 47 |
| 1991 | 14 | 54 |
| 1992 | 19 | 71 |
| 1993 | 26 | 45 |
| 1994 | 32 | 50 |
| 1995 | 23 | 90 |
| 1996 | 24 | 109 |
| 1997 | 40 | 112 |
| 1998 | 18 | 142 |
| 1999 | 65 | 96 |
| 2000 | 49 | 100 |
| 2001 | 48 | 109 |
| 2002 | 59 | 114 |
| 2003 | 43 | 161 |
| 2004 | 56 | 137 |
| 2005 | 42 | 159 |
| 2006 | 59 | 202 |
| 2007 | 62 | 263 |
| 2008 | 69 | 336 |
| 2009 | 71 | 392 |
| 2010 | 122 | 428 |
| 2011 | 135 | 493 |
| 2012 | 163 | 546 |
| 2013 | 115 | 637 |
| 2014 | 102 | 758 |
| 2015 | 132 | 750 |
| 2016 | 103 | 832 |
| 2017 | 63 | 983 |
| 2018 | 75 | 941 |
| 2019 | 99 | 1165 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1331 |
| 2021 | 65 | 1685 |
| 2022 | 68 | 1595 |
Notable alumni
-
Paul Hewitt
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- 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 | 647 |
| 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 |