Make the August SAT your best yet! Join Camp Acely

Private not-for-profit
Small

Fisher College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA2.78
Acceptance Rate70.7%

Fisher’s accessible admissions profile comes with a second decision: make sure you have a clear plan to persist and graduate. A 70.7% acceptance rate puts admission within reach for many students, while the 55% retention and 25% six-year graduation rates make academic support, affordability, and fit especially important.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Fisher College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Fisher College enrolls 1,536 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Fisher has a freshman retention rate of 55% and a 6-year graduation rate of 25%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Location

Boston, MA

Undergrad Enrollment1,536
Freshman Retention55%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1
Graduation Rate25%
Test PolicyTest-optional

How does your GPA compare at Fisher?

Admission Eligibility Calculator

Enter your GPA to see how you compare to admitted students.

Your GPA
SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key Fisher College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Fisher, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes that could improve your superscore. Fisher does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline, so confirm your program’s application timeline before relying on a late fall score.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Fisher College?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

What you'll actually pay

Fisher is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $35,689, and 81% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $18,356 for eligible students.

House illustration
Tuition and Fees$35,689
Room and Board$18,041
Average Merit Award$18,356
Application Fee$50
Students on Aid81%
Average Aid Package$31,101
Average Debt at Grad$34,563

Fisher College’s billed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is about $53,730 before aid. Financial aid is common, with 81% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $31,101. Merit scholarships can also meaningfully reduce costs, with an average merit award of $18,356. Graduates leave with an average debt of $34,563.

Student life at Fisher College

Activities and Organizations
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Musical theater
Literary magazine
Student government
Housing

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Women only
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

Similar schools

Private not-for-profit
View school
Private not-for-profit
Small

Acceptance rate: 99.6%

View school
Private not-for-profit
Small

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

Acceptance rate: 9%

SAT: 1500–1560

ACT: 33–35

View school
Private not-for-profit
Small

Acceptance rate: 50.1%

View school

Ready to fit Fisher College's core benchmarks?

Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.

Start your free trial