
Fisher College
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$31,700
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About Fisher College
Fisher College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,311, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 78%. The college offers 19 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,700.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 13-20
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 820-1060
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
67%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Unknown
38%
White
25%
Hispanic
13%
Black
12%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
38
Total Online Enrollment
946
Percent of Programs Online
0% On-campus
100% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 100% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,700 | $31,700 |
Graduate | $26,166 | $26,166 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $2,000 |
On-campus room and board | $16,569 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $53,469 | $53,469 |
Off-campus without family | $46,900 | $46,900 |
Off-campus with family | $36,900 | $36,900 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
55%
State Grant Aid
43%
Institution Grant Aid
93%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Tourism and Travel Services Management
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mass Communication/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
11Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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