St. John Fisher University: what international applicants need

What are St. John Fisher University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

St. John Fisher University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Decision on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is St. John Fisher University's acceptance rate?

66.4% for students who started in fall 2024: St. John Fisher University admitted 3,353 of its 5,050 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does St. John Fisher University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. St. John Fisher University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for St. John Fisher University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–650 in Math and 560–650 in Reading and Writing (23% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 23–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is St. John Fisher University's application fee for international students?

St. John Fisher University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does St. John Fisher University accept?

St. John Fisher University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does St. John Fisher University require?

St. John Fisher University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does St. John Fisher University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. St. John Fisher University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does St. John Fisher University have?

6 of St. John Fisher University's 2,571 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.2%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does St. John Fisher University cost for international students?

St. John Fisher University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $41,190, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $14,908. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $58,848 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source

Does St. John Fisher University give financial aid to international students?

Yes. In 2025-26, St. John Fisher University gave institutional scholarships or grants to 6 international undergraduates.

• Number of international students aided: the university's Common Data Set 2025-26 Source