Campus & Student Life at St. John Fisher College

Home to about 2,690 undergraduates in 2020, Fisher is a small, private college located in Rochester, New York. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Fisher offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fisher can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fisher Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

St. John Fisher College is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Fisher Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Fisher. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fisher Disability Services.

Fisher for the Military

While not a "service academy", Fisher does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fisher Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fisher for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St. John Fisher College

Fisher offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at St. John Fisher College

Fisher has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,690 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,573 (95.7%). Part-time attendance was 117 (4.3%).

St. John Fisher College is Ranked #2,146 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fisher is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fisher #2146 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fisher by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fisher Diversity Guide.

St. John Fisher College Competes in the NCAA

Fisher has a total of 719 student athletes, 429 men and 290 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to St. John Fisher College Athletics