First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: sjf.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | St. John Fisher University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | Liberal arts credit hours 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab) –AND–…CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab) –AND– CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II (with lab) 8 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 141 - General Physics Workshop I | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours –AND– ENGL 150 -…Liberal arts credit hours –AND– ENGL 150 - Stories That Matter 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ECON 221 - Statistics I | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI 161 - Foundations of Computer Science I | 3 credits |
Show all 37 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 4 | Liberal arts credit hours 8 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab) –AND–…CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I (with lab) –AND– CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II (with lab) 8 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 141 - General Physics Workshop I | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours –AND– ENGL 150 -…Liberal arts credit hours –AND– ENGL 150 - Stories That Matter 6 | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | ECON 221 - Statistics I | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSCI 161 - Foundations of Computer Science I | 3 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 106 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 105 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST Core course 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 101 - Environmental Issues | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 142 - General Physics Workshop II | 4 credits |
| European History | 4 | HIST Core course 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG Core course 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | LSPN 112 - Elem. Spanish II | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | LSPN 112 - Elem. Spanish II –AND– LSPN 211 -…LSPN 112 - Elem. Spanish II –AND– LSPN 211 - Interm. Spanish I 6 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POSC Core course 3 | |
| Art History | 3 | ARTS Core course 3 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | AFAM 150 - Intro African American Studies | 3 credits |
| Art 2D Design or 3D Design | 3 | Non-liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| Art Drawing | 3 | Non-liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | LCHN 111 - Elem. Chinese I –AND– LCHN 112 - Elem. Chinese II | 6 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POSC Core course 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | LFRN 112 - Elem. French II | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | LFRN 112 - Elem. French II –AND– LFRN 211 - Interm. French I | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | LGRM 112 - Elem. German II | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | LGRM 112 - Elem. German II –AND– LGRM 211 - Interm. German I | 6 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | LITL 112 - Elem. Italian II | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | LITL 112 - Elem. Italian II –AND– LITL 211 -…LITL 112 - Elem. Italian II –AND– LITL 211 - Interm. Italian I 6 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | LJPN 111 - Elem. Japanese I –AND– LJPN 112 -…LJPN 111 - Elem. Japanese I –AND– LJPN 112 - Elem. Japanese II 6 | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 101 - Begin. Latin I –AND– LATN 102 - Begin. Latin II | 6 credits |
| Math Calc AB | 3 | MATH 120 - Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Math Calc BC | 3 | MATH 120 - Calculus I | 4 credits |
| Math Calc BC | 4 | MATH 120 - Calculus I –AND– MATH 122 - Calculus II | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS Core course 4 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS Core course 4 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 119 - Precalculus | 4 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | Liberal arts credit hours 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | LSPN 3XX - Spanish elective | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIST Core course 3 |
Source: sjf.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 181 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 55 |
| Psychology | 46 |
| Finance | 35 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management | 31 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 31 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Accounting | 20 |
| Criminology | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 20 |
| Legal Studies | 20 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 17 |
| Communication | 16 |
| Public Health | 15 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 11 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Molecular Biochemistry | 7 |
| English Language and Literature | 5 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 |
| Sustainability Studies | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Sociology | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Empire Eight
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Rochester, NY
1,057,218 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (ROC)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
466 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
102.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,350 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Nazareth University1 mi
- University of Rochester6 mi
- Rochester Institute of Technology8 mi
- Roberts Wesleyan University14 mi
- SUNY Brockport23 mi
- SUNY College at Geneseo27 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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