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Fisher College is a private, co-educational college in Boston, Massachusetts. Myron C. Fisher and Edmund H. Fisher founded the college in 1903, and it was initially known as Winter Hill Business College. Students are offered certificates, associate's degrees and bachelor's degrees. Fishers College also has study abroad programs, army ROTC programs, honors programs, and internship programs. Areas of study include management, communication, human services, information technology, psychology, health care, and fashion.
Fisher College is a part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sunrise Conference. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Fisher Falcons. Students participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, softball, and baseball. Financial aid is available for students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and flexible payment plans. Students are also given merit scholarships such as the Fisher Honors Program Scholarship and the Fisher Merit Scholarship.
Students attend Fisher in Boston, MA, 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.
There are 1,225 students at Fisher (as of 2007-2008).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Fisher offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
http://www.fisher.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 87 | business management, accounting, fashion merchandising, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | medical coding, medical assistant, health service and sciences |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | early childhood education |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, executive secretary, business support services |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 3 | tourism and travel |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Design | 0 | fashion design |
Number of programs and degrees for Fisher in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 125 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Fisher had a total enrollment of 1,225 students (1,103 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 64% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Virgin Islands | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Fisher offers campus housing for 328 of its 1,103 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,029 | 1,251 | 62% | 263 | 21% |
| Men | 730 | 447 | 61% | 113 | 25% |
| Women | 1,299 | 804 | 62% | 150 | 19% |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,225 |
| Room and board | $ 12,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Fisher participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $57,136 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $51,894 | 12 | $47,295 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $58,058 | 17 | $50,189 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Baseball | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Management Information Systems, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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