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St. John Fisher University

Rochester, New York · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$61,198

Acceptance Rate

68%

Graduation Rate

73%

Annual Tuition

$39,666

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of St. John Fisher University earn a median of $66,944 ten years after entry — 24% above the national median. Acceptance rate 67.8%, average SAT score 1214, in-state tuition $39,666.

At a Glance

Total Students

2,579

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

12

Financial Aid

68%

Median Debt

$23,250

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,214

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

560–650

SAT Math (middle 50%)

560–650

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

23–28

Institution Overview

St. John Fisher University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,579 students. The university has a 67.8% acceptance rate and a graduation rate of 73.3%. The student retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $39,666, and 67.9% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of St. John Fisher University report earnings of $57,667 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $61,198, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $66,944. The median student debt is $23,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$58k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$67k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, St. John Fisher University alumni earn a median of $57,667. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $61,198. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings reach $66,944. The median debt for graduates is $23,250.

St. John Fisher University has a student body of 2,579. The university has an acceptance rate of 67.8% and a graduation rate of 73.3%. The retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $39,666, and 67.9% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 287 / yr
Median Salary $103,719

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 136 / yr
Median Salary $107,064

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Graduates 88 / yr
Median Salary $103,785

Psychology, General

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $35,266

Biology, General

Graduates 51 / yr
Median Salary $33,600

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $46,785

Marketing

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $44,679

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $36,273

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $54,178

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $38,469

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $50,515

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $30,233

Criminology

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $33,623

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $57,001

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $27,105

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 13 / yr
Median Salary $48,346

Educational Administration and Supervision

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $80,137

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Campus Location

Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY 14618-3597

St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. John Fisher University has an acceptance rate of 67.8%.