Saint John Fisher College
Saint John Fisher College is one of the one hundred sixty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in New York. The campus is located in a suburb, in Rochester.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,776 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 626 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 532 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 74% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Saint John Fisher College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $32,540, and fees were $580. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $32,540 and $580 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students3,776 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate85% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1957 - Current |
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools 11/21/2013 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 11/05/2009 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
65%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1060 to 1230 |
ACT | 22 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $885/credit | |
In State Students | $885/credit | |
Out of State Students | $885/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $920/credit | |
In State Students | $920/credit | |
Out of State Students | $920/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $39,825 | $39,825 | $39,825 |
ADN | 70 | $61,950 | $61,950 | $61,950 |
BSN | 125 | $110,625 | $110,625 | $110,625 |
FNP | 50 | $46,000 | $46,000 | $46,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Saint John Fisher College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 26% | $4,351 |
Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,038 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $2,839 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $15,092 |
Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,993 |
Private Loans | 17% | $17,585 |
$27,628
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$16,671 |
$30,001 to $48,000$20,269 |
$48,001 to $75,000$26,575 |
$75,001 to $110,000$28,501 |
Over $110,000$30,442 |
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Student Population
2,749
Undergrads
1,027
Graduates
2,343
Women
1,433
Men
86%
Full-time
14%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
81% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Asian |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.