St. John Fisher University
Founded 1948
President Gerald Rooney (President)
Fees USD 36,570
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
St. John Fisher University is a private Catholic liberal arts university founded in 1948 by the Congregation of St. Basil in Pittsford, New York, a suburb of Rochester. Fisher enrolls approximately 3,800 students and is particularly known for its pharmacy school, nursing, and business programs. The university is committed to providing a values-based education that integrates professional preparation with the Basilian tradition of character development.
Schools
- Wegmans School of Pharmacy — ACPE-accredited PharmD program
- School of Education — Teacher preparation and educational leadership
- School of Business — AACSB-accredited programs
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited programs
- College of Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts and sciences
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $30
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1100–1300, ACT 23–29
- Acceptance Rate: ~65%
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: December 1
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions