More selective than 60% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
27% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose St. John Fisher University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
St. John Fisher University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, St. John Fisher University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 650 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
St. John Fisher University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 560–650 | 560–650 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 560–640 | 560–640 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is St. John Fisher University compared with other New York colleges?
St. John Fisher University has the 56th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | 64% | 77% | $31,563 |
| 53 | CUNY York College | 64% | 32% | $4,456 |
| 54 | CUNY Queens College | 64% | 53% | $4,195 |
| 55 | Adelphi University | 66% | 67% | $30,783 |
| 56 | St. John Fisher University | 66% | 74% | $28,945 |
| 57 | SUNY College at Geneseo | 66% | 71% | $18,211 |
| 58 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 67% | 70% | $34,906 |
| 59 | Hofstra University | 68% | 69% | $34,176 |
| 60 | Keuka College | 68% | 58% | $24,338 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at St. John Fisher University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
St. John Fisher University admissions questions
What is the St. John Fisher University acceptance rate?
St. John Fisher University accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,119 of 4,600 applicants were admitted.
Does St. John Fisher University require the SAT or ACT?
St. John Fisher University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 27% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for St. John Fisher University?
The middle 50% of St. John Fisher University enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1300 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at St. John Fisher University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (611 of 3,119).
Is St. John Fisher University getting harder to get into?
St. John Fisher University accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to St. John Fisher University overview