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St. John Fisher University

Rochester, New York · Private

66%acceptance rate
1120–1300SAT middle 50%
24–30ACT middle 50%
$28,969average net price

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.

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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.

  • 4.05%
  • 3.75–3.9925%
  • 3.50–3.7437%
  • 3.25–3.4910%
  • 3.00–3.2414%
  • 2.50–2.997%
  • 2.00–2.490.8%
  • Under 2.00%

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:

  • $0–30k$14,994
  • $30–48k$20,355
  • $48–75k$27,255
  • $75–110k$30,794
  • $110k+$32,667

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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