St. John Fisher University Acceptance Rate
Rochester, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,600
- Admitted
- 3,119
- Yield
- 19.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 67.8% (67.9% in 2014–15, 67.8% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 3,836 to 4,600 (+20%) over that period.
Its 67.8% rate makes St. John Fisher University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69.4% for women vs 65.5% for men, a 3.9-point gap). St. John Fisher University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,836 | 2,605 | 67.9% | 597 |
| 2015–16 | 4,586 | 2,860 | 62.4% | 553 |
| 2016–17 | 4,551 | 2,937 | 64.5% | 576 |
| 2017–18 | 4,432 | 2,860 | 64.5% | 626 |
| 2018–19 | 4,594 | 2,961 | 64.5% | 601 |
| 2019–20 | 4,720 | 3,044 | 64.5% | 601 |
| 2020–21 | 4,409 | 3,016 | 68.4% | 624 |
| 2021–22 | 4,515 | 3,210 | 71.1% | 596 |
| 2022–23 | 4,200 | 3,068 | 73% | 643 |
| 2023–24 | 4,600 | 3,119 | 67.8% | 611 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,708 | 1,880 | 69.4% |
| Men | 1,892 | 1,239 | 65.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–640 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 560–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–29 | 3% |
How St. John Fisher compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate?
St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate is 67.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,119 admitted of 4,600 applicants).
Is St. John Fisher University test optional?
St. John Fisher University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St. John Fisher University?
St. John Fisher University received 4,600 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,119.
What SAT score do you need for St. John Fisher University?
Admitted students at St. John Fisher University typically scored 560–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.sjfc.edu/.