St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher College opened its doors in 1951. As an independent institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education, Fisher emphasizes the liberal arts, offering programs in traditional academic disciplines as well as more directly career-oriented fields. </p> <p> Fisher is located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

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St. John Fisher University is a 4 year or higher State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. St. John Fisher University admits 73% of applicants and graduates 77% of its students.

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Quick Overview

  • $77,310 Undergraduate Tuition
  • $52,757 Graduate Tuition
  • Doctoral/Professional University
  • 2,616 Undergraduate Enrolled
    *Certificate and degree-seeking students
  • 992 Graduate Students Enrolled
  • 73% Acceptance Rate
  • 77% Graduation Rate

Student Demographics

  • 21 Average Age
  • 41% Men
  • 59% Women
  • 1% Veterans
  • 89% White
  • 3% Hispanic
  • 6% Black
  • 2% Asian

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Nursing Programs

  • Family Nurse Practitioner FNP

  • Online BSN to MSN Program
  • $52,302 In-State Tuition
  • 46 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 600 Clincal Hours
  • 4.4 Program Score

  • RN to BSN

  • Online BSN Program
  • $24,060 In-State Tuition
  • 30 Credits
  • 12 Months
  • 3.00 GPA Required
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • Traditional BSN

  • Online BSN Program
  • $130,560 In-State Tuition
  • 120 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 840 Clincal Hours
  • 4.2 Program Score

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St. John Fisher College opened its doors in 1951. As an independent institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education, Fisher emphasizes the liberal arts, offering programs in traditional academic disciplines as well as more directly career-oriented fields.

Fisher is located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Wegman's School of Nursing

The Wegman's School of Nursing was established in 2006 from the existing Department of Nursing. The school's mission is to prepare exceptional healthcare leaders through inclusive and innovative education to advance the health and wellness of local, national, and global communities.

Students integrate clinical knowledge with decision-making skills, communications expertise, and compassion to improve patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Fisher's nursing faculty are all practicing nurses who model the behavior, passion, and commitment required to deliver exceptional patient care. Students take part in clinical experiences as traditional nursing undergraduates; among these are global nursing opportunities and clinical experiences closer to home.

Students will also have the chance to study in the Wegmans School of Nursing's simulation center, which mirrors an actual hospital unit. Working with specialized simulation medical equipment offers you enhanced training and experience that reinforces the experiential component of the curriculum.

Nursing Programs at St. John Fisher University

  • Traditional Nursing BSN
  • Online RN to BSN
  • M.S. in Nursing
    • Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner (PCFNP)
    • Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
    • Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
    • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
    • Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Accreditation

The baccalaureate, master's, and DNP programs at Fisher are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The Wegman's School of Nursing is also accredited by the New York State Education Department.

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