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The main campus of Saint John Fisher College is in Rochester, New York (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Saint John Fisher College offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media and education and teaching.
Saint John Fisher College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
Saint John Fisher College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 3,528 enrolled students.
Saint John Fisher College is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Eastern College Athletic Conference 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
Admissions Phone: (585) 385-8064
Financial Aid Phone: (585) 385-8042
http://www.sjfc.edu
Saint John Fisher College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 252 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, reading teaching, special ed, education courses, middle school teaching |
| Business And Management | 206 | business management, accounting, human resources development, taxation |
| Liberal Arts | 134 | history, English, sociology, political science, liberal arts and sciences, international relations, economics, American studies, ... |
| Media | 77 | communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | psychology |
| Science | 30 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 27 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social service professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint John Fisher College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 617 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 215 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Saint John Fisher College had a total enrollment of 3,528 students (3,006 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Saint John Fisher College offers campus housing for 1,413 of its 3,006 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,755 | 1,797 | 65% | 553 | 31% |
| Men | 1,194 | 749 | 63% | 227 | 30% |
| Women | 1,559 | 1,046 | 67% | 326 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 42% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (585) 385-8064
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,560 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,560 |
| Room and board | $ 8,300 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Saint John Fisher College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 282100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (585) 385-8042
Saint John Fisher College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | calendar year | 21 | $75,851 | 8 | $65,660 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 28 | $59,684 | 19 | $55,678 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 24 | $46,540 | 26 | $49,113 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $38,400 | 4 | $43,168 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 76 | $59,160 | 57 | $53,206 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Development
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
(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 8% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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