FISHER COLLEGE
- 118 Beacon Street
- Boston, MA 02116
- OPEID College Code: 00215000
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- General Phone: (617) 236-8800
- President: Thomas M. Mcgovern
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,593
- College Mascot: Falcons
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Fisher College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.fisher.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Fisher College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fisher.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 814 | 1,484 | 2,298 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 459 (56%) | 914 (62%) | 1,373 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 121 (26%) | 179 (20%) | 300 (22%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 35% | 37% | 73% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,783 | $3,771 | $1,609 | $9,633 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.7% | 10.0% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 36 | 38 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 371 | 377 | 402 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $23,450 | $22,275 | $21,015 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,450 | $22,275 | $21,015 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,450 | $22,275 | $21,015 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $1,800 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,600 | $12,250 | $11,550 |
| Other Expenses | $2,070 | $2,070 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,240 | $2,240 | $2,150 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,240 | $2,240 | $2,192 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $40,120 | $38,395 | $36,065 |
| In-State | $40,120 | $38,395 | $36,065 |
| Out of State | $40,120 | $38,395 | $36,065 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,690 | $35,315 | $33,665 |
| In-State | $36,690 | $35,315 | $33,665 |
| Out of State | $36,690 | $35,315 | $33,665 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $27,690 | $26,315 | $24,707 |
| In-State | $27,690 | $26,315 | $24,707 |
| Out of State | $27,690 | $26,315 | $24,707 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,593 Undergraduate: 1,593
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 412 Female: 1,181
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 412 Female: 1,181
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 905 Part-Time: 688
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 905 Part-Time: 688
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.06% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black | 190 | 12% |
| Asian | 113 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 8% |
| White | 781 | 49% |
| Unknown | 380 | 24% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 290 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 306 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 233 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 224 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 117 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 118 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 178 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 69 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Age Unknown | 54 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 169 | 99 | 70 |
| Faculty Status | 78 | 24 | 54 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 78 | 24 | 54 |
| Primarily Instruction | 78 | 24 | 54 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 57 | - |
| Other Professionals | 16 | 4 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,805 (24) | $60,929 (7) | $52,283 (17) |
| Professor | $78,845 (2) | $78,845 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $58,542 (6) | - (-) | $58,542 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,399 (16) | $53,762 (5) | $48,870 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,805 (24) | $60,929 (7) | $52,283 (17) |
| Professor | $78,845 (2) | $78,845 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $58,542 (6) | - (-) | $58,542 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,399 (16) | $53,762 (5) | $48,870 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 106 | 68 | 38 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 103 | 68 | 35 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Soccer | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $12,833 | $10,666 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,928 | $3,250 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 15% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 38% |
| Asian | 78% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 62% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 2% |
| 5 Years | 5% |
| 6 Years | 7% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | - |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 12 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 12 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009