See How Impactful You Can Be at St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, education, mental health counseling, nursing, and pharmacy. Located just beyond Rochester, New York, the University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. The University welcomes qualified students, faculty, and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.

Fisher’s varying graduate programs are flexible to accommodate the busy professional and personal lives of today’s graduate students – most include classes in the evenings, on weekends, and are offered fully online.

The Value of a Fisher Education

Fisher is known for producing graduates who are not only successful, but also a positive force in the region, across the state, and throughout the nation. The University prepares graduates to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world. The liberal nature of a Fisher education means they acquire valuable communication, analytic, and problem-solving skills in addition to thorough comprehension within their chosen course of study. In general, class sizes are small, affording students the opportunity to get personal attention from Fisher’s faculty, who are selected for their teaching excellence, scholarly initiatives, and commitment to students.

Nearly 60 percent of Fisher’s 34,000 alumni live and work within 100 miles of Rochester. As a result, current students can rely on a very strong and vital alumni network, eager to contribute to the success of other members of the Fisher community.

The University is also regularly recognized on a national level for academics, value, and social mobility by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and more.

To learn more about Fisher’s graduate offerings, visit go.sjf.edu/graduate or contact the Office of Admissions at (585) 385-8064 or grad@sjf.edu.