Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
St. John Fisher admits about 7 in 10 applicants (66%). That puts it in the "Selective" tier, more selective than 69% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 64%, women at 68%.
Where applicants live
New York applicants were admitted at 70%, applicants from other states at 58%, and international applicants at 12%.
All applicants in the same class: 66%
Of those admitted, 20% from New York enrolled, against 22% from other states and 32% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
20% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early decision: 62% admitted
77 of 124 early applicants; 66% of all applicants
Apply by Dec 1; decisions by Jan 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
No early action plan.
Where you stand
How St. John Fisher reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both important. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 21% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 38% whose high school reported a rank, 26% were in the top tenth.
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Important | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Important | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Very important | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Very important | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Important | ||||
| Work experience | Important | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
72% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 66% of first-year applicants
428 applied · 306 admitted · 120 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting December 1.
- Housing deposit, due May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.52
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.05%
- 3.75–3.9925%
- 3.50–3.7437%
- 3.25–3.4910%
- 3.00–3.2414%
- below 3.08%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 5.3% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 24.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 37.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 10.4% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.2% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 7.3% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.8% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
26% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 54% in the top quarter, of the 38% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1205 on the SAT, 35 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
55% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1200–1399.
52% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
48% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
Shares of the 21% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
133 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)