Students attend Fisher in Boston, Massachusetts, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Fisher degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Fisher is known for its programs in business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 1,105 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Fisher are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Fisher values student athletics, and belongs to the Sunrise Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Fisher College
118 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02116
General Phone: (866) 266-6007
Admissions Phone: (617) 236-8818
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 236-8821
http://www.fisher.edu
Fisher awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 118 | business management, fashion merchandising, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | medical coding, medical assistant, health service and sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | early childhood education |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant, business support services, executive secretary |
| Design | 6 | fashion design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 4 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Fisher in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 208 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 55 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 7 |
In 2005, Fisher had a total enrollment of 1,105 students (886 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 17% |
| Part-Time | 83% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 67% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 31 % |
Fisher offers campus housing for 269 of its 886 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,618 | 1,078 | 67% | 331 | 31% |
| Men | 446 | 279 | 63% | 83 | 30% |
| Women | 1,172 | 799 | 68% | 248 | 31% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 236-8818
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,775 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,775 |
| Room and board | $ 10,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,042 |
Financial Aid:
Fisher participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 236-8821
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $48,693 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $52,396 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $43,376 | 6 | $42,628 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $47,014 | 13 | $47,088 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Baseball | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fisher Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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