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Fisher College
Most applicants get into Fisher College — 70.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Fisher College sits in Boston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 12.3% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $85,199 four years out. Faculty pay averages $94,260 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,167 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 54.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
Fisher College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 70.7% who got into Fisher College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Fisher College received 3,436 applications and admitted 2,431 (70.8%), with 205 enrolling.
How Fisher College compares
| Fisher College | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.7% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,689 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,669 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Fisher College's median earnings are $49,669 — below the Massachusetts benchmark of $62,832. Weigh that against the $35,689 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Fisher College lists tuition at $35,689 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Fisher College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,689 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,167 undergraduates, Fisher College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Fisher College students — 27.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Fisher College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,199 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $80,136 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,576 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $63,505 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,535 |
| Human Services, General | $48,902 |
| Psychology, General | $41,644 |
Median earnings for these 7 Fisher College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,669 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Fisher College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Fisher College?
Fisher College doesn't look at test scores; its 70.7% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Fisher College's acceptance rate?
70.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,431 admitted from 3,436 applicants.
How much does Fisher College cost?
At Fisher College, published tuition is $35,689 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Fisher College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Fisher College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,669 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Framingham State University — 83.6% admitted
- Endicott College — 71.2% admitted
- Emmanuel College — 75.6% admitted
- Gordon College — 69.2% admitted
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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.