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St. John Fisher University
St. John Fisher University
ROCHESTER, NY . 4 Year 3.7
#554 in Best Colleges in America
3690 EAST AVE ROCHESTER, NY 14618

Overview

St. John Fisher University is located in Pittsford, a suburb of Rochester, New York, and is a private Catholic university founded in 1948 by the Basilian Order. The university emphasizes a liberal arts education, offering nearly 40 undergraduate programs and multiple master's and doctoral programs across disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing. SJFU comprises five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, and the School of Pharmacy. The university's mission is to cultivate students with a sense of social responsibility and leadership, committed to academic excellence and community service. The campus is situated on a 164-acre park-like setting, featuring modern teaching facilities and a vibrant student life.

Rankings

  • 5

    #5 in Best College Food in America

  • 4

    #4 3 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 40

    #40 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • Best College Food in America 5 of 1,361
  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 40 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 43 of 454

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • A Value
  • B Diversity
  • ACampus
  • B Athletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B+Location
  • ADorms
  • A+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    205 Graduates
  • Biology
    57 Graduates
  • Psychology
    48 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    41 Graduates
  • Business
    39 Graduates
  • Accounting
    37 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    37 Graduates
  • Finance
    32 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Marketing
    25 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 71%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,421
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    73%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,491 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    106
  • Undergrads Over 25
    5%
  • Pell Grant
    30%
  • Varsity Athletes
    27%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Empire 8 Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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