- Acceptance rate: 66% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.52, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–650 reading and writing, 560–650 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite
- Average net price: $28,969 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what St. John Fisher University reported: an average GPA of 3.52 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 66% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 23–28.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. St. John Fisher University reviews each application.
St. John Fisher University average GPA
St. John Fisher University reported an average high school GPA of 3.52 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
St. John Fisher University acceptance rate
St. John Fisher University admitted 3,353 of 5,050 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 66%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
St. John Fisher University (formerly Saint John Fisher College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Rochester, New York, with 2,571 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered St. John Fisher University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 | 28 |
| ACT English | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 25 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1214 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What St. John Fisher University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
St. John Fisher University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $28,969 a year at St. John Fisher University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into St. John Fisher University with a 3.0 GPA?
8.1% of St. John Fisher University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 66% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What GPA do you need to get into St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.52, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate was 66% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,353 of 5,050 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is St. John Fisher University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. St. John Fisher University admitted 66% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does St. John Fisher University require the SAT or ACT?
No. St. John Fisher University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 23% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do St. John Fisher University students have?
The middle 50% of St. John Fisher University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–650 in reading and writing and 560–650 in math; ACT composite 23–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at St. John Fisher University?
A lot: St. John Fisher University requires high school GPA, high school record and recommendations. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do most St. John Fisher University students have?
67.3% of St. John Fisher University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (37.1%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Does St. John Fisher University accept AP credit?
Yes. St. John Fisher University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at St. John Fisher University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $28,969 a year at St. John Fisher University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on St. John Fisher University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: St. John Fisher UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- St. John Fisher University Common Data Set 2025–26St. John Fisher University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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