St. John Fisher University

It is moderately difficult to get into St. John Fisher College. St. John Fisher College admitted 73% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,200 applications received in 2023, 3,068 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to St. John Fisher College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

St. John Fisher College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of St. John Fisher College's admissions stats.

St. John Fisher College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Mean SAT Score	1199
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	31%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

St. John Fisher College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for St. John Fisher College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	December 1	January 31
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to St. John Fisher College?

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St. John Fisher College offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by December 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by January 31.

The early decision acceptance rate at St. John Fisher College is 76%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 73%. In 2022, St. John Fisher College admitted 67 of the 88 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on St. John Fisher College Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to St John Fisher College?

It is moderately difficult to get into St John Fisher College. St John Fisher College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, St John Fisher College accepted 73% of students, around 3,068 from the 4,200 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like St John Fisher College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to St. John Fisher College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to St. John Fisher College

St. John Fisher College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does St. John Fisher College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at St. John Fisher College

Wondering what factors are considered by St. John Fisher College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Alumni/ae Relations	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with St. John Fisher College for more information on admission factors.

St. John Fisher College Application Requirements

To apply to St. John Fisher College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with St. John Fisher College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into St. John Fisher College?

Students admitted to St. John Fisher College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 48% submitted a class rank. At St. John Fisher College 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 55% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At St. John Fisher College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5%
3.75 and 3.99	27%
3.50 and 3.74	34%
3.25 and 3.49	13%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	9%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to St. John Fisher College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

St. John Fisher College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 31% of St. John Fisher College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for St. John Fisher College?

To be competitive with other St. John Fisher College applicants, you should strive to earn between 1110 and 1240 (or higher!) on the SAT. At St. John Fisher College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1240 and 25% of scored lower than 1110, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a St. John Fisher College student is 1199.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of St. John Fisher College students scored 630 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of St. John Fisher College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at St. John Fisher College, you should strive to earn between 23 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for St. John Fisher College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for St. John Fisher College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to St. John Fisher College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to St. John Fisher College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in St. John Fisher College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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St. John Fisher College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to St. John Fisher College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to St. John Fisher College.

Does St. John Fisher College accept transfer credits?

✅ St. John Fisher College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. St. John Fisher College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Does St. John Fisher College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ St. John Fisher College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to St. John Fisher College?

❌ No, St. John Fisher College is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is St. John Fisher College's acceptance rate?

✅ St. John Fisher College's acceptance rate is 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at St. John Fisher College?

✅ St. John Fisher College's early decision acceptance rate was 76% in 2021.

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