St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY 14618-3597
About St. John Fisher University
St. John Fisher University is a private research university in Rochester, New York, serving roughly 2,565 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 66.40% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data.
Key findings
- St. John Fisher University charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,190).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 74.17%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $66,944.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at St. John Fisher University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 478% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John Fisher University | $41,190 | $28,945 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 30% below published tuition at St. John Fisher University
Key findings
- St. John Fisher University's average net price ($28,945) is 30% below published tuition ($41,190).
- St. John Fisher University charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($41,190).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 3.0×.
St. John Fisher University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $41,190
Finding St. John Fisher University charges 40% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $41,190. That is 40% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 3.0×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 3.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at St. John Fisher University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at St. John Fisher University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at St. John Fisher University is $28,945.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $28,945 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $19,572 above the New York median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $10,245 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway St. John Fisher University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 30% lower after grants and scholarships.
St. John Fisher University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for St. John Fisher University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$41,190
Avg. net price
$28,945
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $16,054 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,953 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,992 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,268 |
| $110,001+ | $34,085 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $164,760. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What St. John Fisher University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse181
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing88
- Business Administration and Management, General83
- Pharmacy63
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General56
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 20% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1214
- Midpoint ACT: 26
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is St. John Fisher University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
St. John Fisher University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for St. John Fisher University.
Campus
Location
Rochester, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 14618-3597
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 55% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
2,565
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,723
- Graduate
- 1,122
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$23,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 28.69%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for St. John Fisher University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St. John Fisher University 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 St. John Fisher University 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 | $28,430 | $28,430 | $23,162 |
| 2014 | $29,550 | $29,550 | $23,666 |
| 2015 | $30,690 | $30,690 | $24,915 |
| 2016 | $31,880 | $31,880 | $26,827 |
| 2017 | $33,120 | $33,120 | $27,023 |
| 2018 | $34,310 | $34,310 | $27,299 |
| 2019 | $35,150 | $35,150 | $27,767 |
| 2020 | $35,150 | $35,150 | $29,240 |
| 2021 | $36,352 | $36,352 | $26,720 |
| 2022 | $37,748 | $37,748 | $27,313 |
| 2023 | $39,666 | $39,666 | $28,150 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1214 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 26 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.40
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. John Fisher University reported total enrollment of about 2,565 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%), and Black or African American (5.4%). About 28.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 25.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. John Fisher University in 2024 is 2,565 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,723 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,122 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.4%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
65.17% 100% Completion Time
74.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 65.17% of students graduating from St. John Fisher University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 5% male / 95% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
St. John Fisher University graduates earn a median of $66,944 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of St. John Fisher University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $66,944. Median federal loan debt: $23,250. Average net price used in cost models: $28,945.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway St. John Fisher University graduates report median earnings of $66,944 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for St. John Fisher University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at St. John Fisher University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for St. John Fisher University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for St. John Fisher University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$131.1M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 3.4× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 3.1× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 5.0× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 2.4× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 2.2× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 3.0× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- New York median 46.2 pp above median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 43.1 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,676
- New York median 1.2× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 1.2× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,170
- New York median 1.1× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
St. John Fisher University at a glance
St. John Fisher University
St. John Fisher University is a private non-profit institution in Rochester, NY, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseFamily Practice Nurse/NursingBusiness Administration and Management, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian78.7%Hispanic or Latino8.0%Black or African American5.4%
Schools near St. John Fisher University
Other campuses in Rochester, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. John Fisher University located?
St. John Fisher University is located in Rochester, NY.
What is St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. John Fisher University is 66.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,600 applicants and 3,119 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is St. John Fisher University's tuition?
St. John Fisher University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $41,190 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $28,945 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does St. John Fisher University cost?
Reported tuition is $41,190 and average net price is $28,945 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,908 annually.
Why is St. John Fisher University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At St. John Fisher University, published tuition is $41,190 while average net price is $28,945—about 30% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains St. John Fisher University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($28,945), completion (74.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($66,944). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,723 students, White (78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. John Fisher University?
About 25.2% of students at St. John Fisher University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St. John Fisher University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St. John Fisher University reports midpoint SAT about 1214 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of St. John Fisher University earn?
Median earnings are $61,198 six years after entry and $66,944 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. John Fisher University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. John Fisher University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.