St. John Fisher University
Rochester, New York · Private
St. John Fisher University admitted 66% of 4,836 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1120–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 74% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at St. John Fisher University
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Application deadlines
St. John Fisher University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and St. John Fisher University accepts the Common App fee waiver. St. John Fisher University asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check St. John Fisher University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 62% (77 of 124), compared with 66% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How St. John Fisher University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Recommendations
- Character
- Legacy
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.52 GPA. 26% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $56,508 a year. After grants, students paid $28,969 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is St. John Fisher University’s acceptance rate?
St. John Fisher University admitted 66% of applicants: 3,195 of 4,836 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is St. John Fisher University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for St. John Fisher University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1120 to 1300, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is St. John Fisher University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and St. John Fisher University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does St. John Fisher University require?
Besides the application and transcript, St. John Fisher University asks for the Common App personal essay and a midyear report from your school.
Does St. John Fisher University have supplemental essays?
No. St. John Fisher University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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