St. John Fisher College Overview

About Us Fisher At A Glance

Character. An independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education.

History. Founded in 1948 by the Congregation of St. Basil as a Catholic College for men. St. John Fisher College became coeducational in 1971 and continues to honor its Catholic and Basilian heritage.

Campus. 154 park-like acres. In the suburban neighborhood of Pittsford, just a few miles from downtown Rochester, NY.

Enrollment. 2,500 full-time undergraduate students; 250 part-time undergraduate students; 800 master's students; 170 doctoral students

Undergraduate student-faculty ratio. 14:1

Typical class size. 15 to 35 students.

Academics. 30 majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, business, and nursing; 10 pre-professional programs; 11 master's program 2 doctoral programs.

Athletics. The College is a Division III member of the NCAA, the Eastern College Athletic Conference, the New York State Women’s Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Empire 8.

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.

Tuition. For 2007-2008, annual tuition for full-time undergraduate students is $21,670. Room and board costs are $9,410 per year. Part-time undergraduate tuition is $588 per credit hour.

Financial Aid. Nearly 95% of first-year students receive some form of financial assistance. The average offer to incoming students is $16,000. Need-based and merit-based scholarships, as well as grants, loans, and part-time employment, are available for eligible students.

Hometown. There are seven colleges in Rochester. Joined by a full venue of cultural possibilities, from George Eastman House to blocks of art galleries. A full slate of performing arts, from jazz clubs to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. And a full schedule of sports, from the Rochester Americans (hockey) to the Rhinos (soccer).

Directions. St. John Fisher College is located six miles southeast of Rochester, NY, in the suburb of Pittsford. The New York State Thruway runs south of the city. The easiest approach is from Thruway Exit 45, which is marked “Rochester-490.” From that point, take I-490 for about 10 minutes to Exit 25, Fairport Road/NY 31F. The main entrance of the College is one-half mile from I-490, at a traffic light where Fairport Road meets East Avenue (Route 96).