C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

St. John Fisher University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Rochester, New York 14618
St. John Fisher University campus, Rochester, NY
St. John Fisher University campus, Rochester, NY. Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,674
Total Enrollment
74%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
68%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at St. John Fisher University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$66,944
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$61,198
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,250
Median debt at graduation
74.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,214
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
28.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 75th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at St. John Fisher University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,333$86,470-3%#494 of 966#756$25,375
Accounting and Related Services$54,178$72,171-5%#430 of 796#558$27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services$46,785$70,455-15%#331 of 452#394$22,875
Marketing$44,679$68,086-2%#229 of 516#324$21,500
Human Resources Management and Services—$61,893-9%#149 of 187#167—
Biology$33,600$61,201+7%#300 of 841#418$24,987
Economics—$60,920-26%#351 of 368#347—
Criminology$33,623$60,481+9%#26 of 113#46$23,188
Communication and Media Studies$30,233$58,279+3%#210 of 660#298$19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations$46,890$57,184-16%#893 of 1176#1024$21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,469$56,411+19%#69 of 680#157$26,783
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$36,273$56,069+3%#209 of 610#346$22,914
Non-Professional Legal Studies—$54,899-11%#30 of 39#32—
English Language and Literature$27,105$54,602+12%#141 of 576#163$21,250
Psychology$35,266$53,568+6%#322 of 1027#463$23,000
History—$49,491-2%#266 of 459#333—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The St. John Fisher University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $413,815
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,922/mo — vs ~$1,020/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14608 (9.6% cap, Rochester)

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🏆 Where St. John Fisher University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
of 9 schools
#13
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $38,566 $38,566
Room $9,182
Board $5,160
Total Cost (On-Campus) $56,508 $56,508

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,674
Total Students
64%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 7%
Black 7%
Asian 5%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University has an acceptance rate of 68%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend St. John Fisher University?
Tuition at St. John Fisher University is $38,566 for in-state students and $38,566 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at St. John Fisher University?
The graduation rate at St. John Fisher University is 74%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is St. John Fisher University a good school?
St. John Fisher University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University has a total enrollment of 3,674 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology