Fisher College
Fisher College is one of the seventy-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Boston.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,923 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 228 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 137 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 60%). Every year 32% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fisher College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,504, and fees were $995. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,504 and $995 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students1,923 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 07/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 02/04/2015 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
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 | $369/credit | |
| In State Students | $369/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $369/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $594/credit | |
| In State Students | $594/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $594/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 | $16,605 | $16,605 | $16,605 |
| ADN | 70 | $25,830 | $25,830 | $25,830 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,125 | $46,125 | $46,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $29,700 | $29,700 | $29,700 |
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, 92% of 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 | 59% | $4,541 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,022 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $1,567 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $15,778 |
| Federal Student Loans | 84% | $5,384 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,521 |
$25,229
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,972 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$22,992 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,137 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,624 |
| Over $110,000$33,418 |
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Student Population
1,882
Undergrads
41
Graduates
1,399
Women
524
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
45% |
|
White |
27% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Non-resident alien |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
