Saint John Fisher College

St. John Fisher College is located in Pittsford, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1948. Originally, the institute was a men’s college founded by the Basilian Fathers with the help of Father James E. Kearney, the then Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. St. John Fisher College has five schools under it:

• The Bittner School of Business
• The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
• The School of Arts and Sciences
• The Wegmans School of Nursing
• The Wegmans School of Pharmacy

St. John Fisher College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations such as the Accounting Club, Commuter Council, Asian Student Union, Outdoors Club, and Young Republicans Club. “The Angle” is a literary magazine through which the students can express themselves in a creative manner. Students also take part in radio broadcasting through the Fisher Audio Network (FAN).

Saint John Fisher College Highlights

Where Saint John Fisher College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Other Religion religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Saint John Fisher College was 3,793 in 2007-2008 (3,483 full-time equivalent).

About 43% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 57% of the class.

Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Saint John Fisher College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Saint John Fisher College provides on-campus housing for 1,408 of its 3,483 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Saint John Fisher College Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Saint John Fisher College is in the Empire Eight for major sports.

Saint John Fisher College Admissions (2008-2009)

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