Fisher College

Boston, MA

Fisher College

Boston, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$32,700

$32,700

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
5%
500-599
27%
400-499
51%
300-399
16%
700-800
1%
600-699
4%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
12%
200-299
3%
composite english math
24-29
25%
18-23
25%
12-17
50%
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undergraduateRatios

28%

male

72%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,433
Declined + 635
Total Received 2,068
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Private (nonprofit)

1,551

undergraduate students

77

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

Not Reported

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Codes

SAT 3391
ACT 1828

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School Facts

Fisher College, founded in 1903, is a private, co-education institution that offers bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs. The campus is located in Boston, MA with Continuing Education locations in New Bedford, North Attleborough, and Online.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus enrollment 1,628
Established in 1903
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •   CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)
•  NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)

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Boston, MA

One-acre, urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

Fisher College
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
52%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
49%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
5%
500-599
27%
400-499
51%
300-399
16%
700-800
1%
600-699
4%
500-599
28%
400-499
52%
300-399
12%
200-299
3%
composite english math
24-29
25%
18-23
25%
12-17
50%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
(waived if filed online)
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Uknown
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,433
Declined + 635
Total Received 2,068

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Class rank
Interview

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Robert Melaragni
Vice President of Enrollment Management
P: 617 236-8818
F: 617 236-5473
admissions@fisher.edu

Financial Aid

$27,992.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $31,700
Room & board $16,569
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $51,269
Average Financial Aid - $27,992
Total with Avg. Aid $23,277

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,821,752
State $467,176
Institutional $3,185,445
Other external
Total $6,474,373

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $8,456,488
Other external $54,697
Total $8,511,185

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 617 236-8821
F: 617 670-4440
financialaid@fisher.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Sandra Quelle
Associate Director of Financial Aid
squelle@fisher.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
golf
soccer
softball
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

cheerleading, dance, golf, running, skiing, snowboarding, yoga

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Athletic Directors

Catherine C. Courtney (men's)
Interim Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Mascot
Falcon
School colors
blue

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Advertising
Biology
Business Administration
Communication/Media Studies
Counseling Psychology
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
Early Intervention
Fashion Merchandising
Finance
Game Development
General Studies
Health Care Management
Health Information Management
Health Information Technology
Health Sciences
Hospitality/Event Planning
Human Resource Management
Human Services
Information Technology
Journalism
Liberal Arts
Management
Marketing
Psychology
Public Relations
R.N. to B.S.N.
Sport Management
Video Production
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Honors program
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

1,628

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

1,551
students

Female
72%
1,116

Male
28%
435

5%

77
students

Female
62%
48

Male
38%
29

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

41%

648
students

Female
49%
316

Male
51%
332

59%

903
students

Female
89%
800

Male
11%
103

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Student Break-down

9%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
21%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
26%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

38%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

90

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 34
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Nancy Pithis
Dean of International Academic Operations and Curriculum Development
npithis@Fisher.edu

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