Saint John Fisher University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
2,900

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$20.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

An independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Founded in 1948 by the Congregation of St. Basil as a Catholic College for men. St. John Fisher College became independent in 1968, coeducational in 1971, and continues to honor its Catholic and Basilian heritage. Campus sits upon 154 park-like acres, a beautiful setting for 25 modern buildings. In the suburban neighborhood of Pittsford, just a few miles from downtown Rochester, NY. Enrollment consists of 2,700 full-time undergraduates; 200 part-time undergraduates; and 850 graduate students. Fisher offers 33 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, and nursing, as well as 11 pre-professional programs.

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Overview

Founded	1948
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,700
Part-Time Undergraduate	200
Application Acceptance Rate	64%
Transfer Students	350
Programs	57 Programs
Courses	1,049 Courses
Transfer Agreements	45 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,016 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$32,540
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,540
Books and Supplies	$1,100
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,445
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	95%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$13,256

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer Achievement Scholarships are awarded to full-time transfer students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 from all previously attended institutions. Award amounts range from $7,000 to $10,000 per year. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are awarded to students who are participating members. This scholarship is $3,000 per year for each year a recipient attends Fisher. Legacy Award: $1000 per year Flower City Award for Out-of-State Students: $5,000 per year
Tuition and Fees:

http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/transfer/financial-aid/index.dot

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes. Fall, spring, and summer semester entry available for transfer students. Fisher operates on a rolling admissions policy. Applications are reviewed as they are received.
Transfer Applications Received:

1000
Percentage Accepted:

70%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

300

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer semesters	Rolling

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to be considered for admission.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be received.
SAT Scores:

Official high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores may be required for students who have completed less than 24 credits at the college level.
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required.
Essay:

Not required.
Application Fee:

$30
Interview:

Not required, but recommended.
Apply Here:

http://www.sjfc.edu/admissions/transfer/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Fisher will consider awarding credit for courses in which the student achieved a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Credits (Min/Max):

Students that have earned a two-year degree (A,A., A.S., A.A.S.) from a fully accredited college or university prior to entering St. John Fisher College will be awarded a minimum 60 credits in transfer.
Transfer Policy Document:

Transfer credit - catalog copy.doc

Information for Transfer Out Students

Transfer Agreements:

Fisher has agreements with ten community colleges: SUNY Broome, Corning CC, Erie CC, Finger Lakes CC, Genesee CC, Herkimer College, Hudson Valley CC, Mohawk Valley CC, Monroe CC and Onondaga CC.