Fast Facts About Fisher
Activities
Students may choose from a wide range of campus clubs and organizations, including student government, music groups, language clubs, cultural organizations, student publications, and intramural sports. Many academic departments also sponsor clubs.
Athletics
Athletics are an important part of campus life. The College is a Division III member of the NCAA, the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, and the Empire 8.
Men compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, tennis, and track & field. Women compete in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and track & field.
Description
St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. The College emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields. The College welcomes qualified students, faculty, and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.
The campus is situated on 154 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for 24 modern buildings and a warm, friendly campus community. The College now offers 32 academic majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, business, and nursing, as well as 10 pre-professional programs.
Fisher now offers 12 graduate programs and 3 doctoral programs.
Enrollment
2,700 full-time and 200 part-time undergraduate students; 42 percent male and 58 percent female.
Faculty-Student Ratio
13:1
Financial Aid
100% of first-year students receive some form of financial assistance. The average offer to incoming students is nearly $20,000. Need-based and merit-based scholarships, as well as grants, loans, and part-time employment, are available for eligible students.
History
Founded in 1948 by the Congregation of St. Basil as a Catholic College for men, St. John Fisher College became independent in 1968 and coeducational in 1971 and continues to honor its Catholic and Basilian heritage.
Points of Pride
Five Fisher faculty members have received prestigious Fulbright Scholarships, an honor accorded to only about one thousand faculty members in the nation each year. Also, for the fourth year in a row, Fisher has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to America's communities.
Tuition
For 2012-2013, annual tuition for full-time students is $26,810. Room and board costs are $10,720 per year. View the cost breakdown.
Typical Class Size
15 to 35 students
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Student Profiles
Elizabeth Malone '12
Hometown: Clifton Park, New York
High School Attended: Academy of the Holy Names, 2008
Major: Childhood and Special Education
What activities are you involved in at Fisher?
Teacher Education Student Association, Colleges Against Cancer, Student Ambassadors
What is your favorite thing(s) about Fisher?
I love the area we are located in, it’s very similar to home; very welcoming.
Why did you choose to attend Fisher?
I chose to attend Fisher because of the Education programs that they offer. I was also interested because it has an Instructional Technology minor, which will be helpful as a future teacher. I also chose to attend Fisher because of the welcoming people that I met while I was visiting campus and the family aspects that they embrace.
What has been your best/most memorable experience at Fisher?
Teddi Dance for Love is an amazing event here on campus. Another memorable experience was the Relay for Life. They are both great things to become a part of.
What is your favorite meal/food at Ward-Haffey? Gyros
What was/is your favorite class/course? Why?
I cannot choose a favorite course because all of the MSTI classes are my favorite. I enjoy them because I have always been a fan of technology classes and they show great ways to get students to use technology.
If you could tell prospective students only one thing about Fisher it would be...
If you are looking for a school that focuses on community, you will find it at Fisher