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Saint John Fisher College is a private, liberal arts college located in Pittsford, New York, United States. It was originally established in 1948 as a men’s college by the Basilian Fathers. The College was ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Tier 1" Northern Master's Universities category. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Saint John Fisher College boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Accounting Club, Commuter Council, Asian Student Union, Outdoors Club, and Young Republicans Club.
The main campus of Saint John Fisher College is in Rochester, NY (a large suburb). The school is a Other Religion institution. Saint John Fisher College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
Saint John Fisher College students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Saint John Fisher College had 3,793 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Saint John Fisher College makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Empire Eight for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint John Fisher College
3690 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618-3597
General Phone: (585) 385-8000
http://www.sjfc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 357 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, educational administration, education courses, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 212 | business management, accounting, human resources development, taxation, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 182 | English, history, sociology, political science, American studies, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Media | 57 | communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, mental health counseling |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 25 | sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | social service professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint John Fisher College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 658 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 345 | 13 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Saint John Fisher College had a total enrollment of 3,793 students (3,302 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Saint John Fisher College offers campus housing for 1,412 of its 3,302 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,962 | 3,022 | 61% | 548 | 18% |
| Men | 1,991 | 1,163 | 58% | 225 | 19% |
| Women | 2,971 | 1,859 | 63% | 323 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 74% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,930 |
| Room and board | $ 9,410 |
| Room charge | $ 6,060 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Saint John Fisher College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282100)
Saint John Fisher College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 40 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $94,350 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $84,400 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $105,352 | 7 | $88,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $82,340 | 9 | $80,345 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $66,410 | 19 | $62,368 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $52,776 | 41 | $54,016 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $41,903 | 5 | $46,691 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 95 | $63,427 | 74 | $58,868 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Empire Eight |
| Basketball | Empire Eight |
| Baseball | Empire Eight |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint John Fisher College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Other Religion affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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