Rochester, NY
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 68% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,720 | 3,044 | 601 | 64% |
| 2020 | 4,409 | 3,016 | 624 | 68% |
| 2021 | 4,515 | 3,210 | 596 | 71% |
| 2022 | 4,200 | 3,068 | 643 | 73% |
| 2023 | 4,600 | 3,119 | 611 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,880 of 2,708 women and 1,239 of 1,892 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
St. John Fisher University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,119 of 4,600 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,600 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 611 enrolled.
No. St. John Fisher University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 68% — it has become less selective.