Fisher College
Fisher College is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,167 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 70.68% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,669 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,689
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,649 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 70.68% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,167 52.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.75%
- Average ACT Score: 20
Fisher College: what the data shows
Common questions about Fisher College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fisher College?
Fisher College is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02116).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Fisher College public or private?
Fisher College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Fisher College cost?
Published tuition: $35,689.
Average net price after aid: $26,649.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,071 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,267 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,168 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,511 |
| $110,001+ | $30,661 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $142,756.
How hard is it to get into Fisher College?
Admission rate: 70.68%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Fisher College?
Total enrollment: 1,167 students.
About 53% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fisher College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.75%.
First-year retention: 54.6%.
What do graduates of Fisher College earn?
Median earnings: $44,366 six years after entry; $49,669 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
39.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fisher College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (339 completions)
- CIP 520201 (86 completions)
- General Psychology (51 completions)
- CIP 430199 (31 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (26 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (24 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (17 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (14 completions)
- CIP 310504 (10 completions)
- CIP 520301 (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fisher College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 70.68%; completion rate 27.75%; median earnings $49,669 at 10 years; net price $26,649. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$35,689
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fisher College was $35,689.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,649
2024 Value
In 2024 Fisher College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,649.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,649 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$142,756 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Fisher College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fisher College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fisher College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,575 | $27,575 | $30,797 |
| 2014 | $28,260 | $28,260 | $26,698 |
| 2015 | $28,942 | $28,942 | $24,111 |
| 2016 | $29,640 | $29,640 | $24,737 |
| 2017 | $30,499 | $30,499 | $23,772 |
| 2018 | $31,384 | $31,384 | $24,472 |
| 2019 | $31,992 | $31,992 | $22,204 |
| 2020 | $32,700 | $32,700 | $22,565 |
| 2021 | $33,500 | $33,500 | $24,758 |
| 2022 | $34,150 | $34,150 | $25,829 |
| 2023 | $35,013 | $35,013 | $25,702 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70.68% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
52.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fisher College in 2024 is 1,167 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.60% 100% Completion Time
27.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.60% of students graduating from Fisher College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fisher College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$49,669 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.33% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
365.96% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fisher College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 86 completions
General Psychology: 51 completions
CIP 43.0199: 31 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 26 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 24 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 17 completions
General Biological Sciences: 14 completions
CIP 31.0504: 10 completions
CIP 52.0301: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 339 completions
Most popular programs at Fisher College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fisher College graduates.
About
Fisher College is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, offering 24 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,167 students. The admission rate is 70.68%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The institution maintains a 27.75% graduation rate. Approximately 39.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Boston, MA 02116
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.75% graduation rate at Fisher College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Fisher College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $35,689 and average net price is $26,649 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Fisher College?
The admission rate is 70.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Fisher College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Fisher College reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Fisher College earn?
Median earnings are $44,366 six years after entry and $49,669 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fisher College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fisher College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Fisher College?
Total enrollment is about 1,167 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Fisher College public or private?
Fisher College is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Fisher College an HBCU?
No. Fisher College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fisher College a tribal college?
No. Fisher College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fisher College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fisher College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.2%).
Is Fisher College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fisher College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.