Fisher College
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Fisher College is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,669 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,702.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
- •History Fisher College first opened its doors in 1903, founded by Myron C.
- •Fisher College moved to its current Beacon Street location in 1939.
- •In 1952, the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved Fisher as a two-year college, and five years later it was given degree-granting powers.
- •In 1970, Fisher gained accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and operates as an independent, non-profit educational institution.
- •The Division of Graduate and Professional Studies was established in 1975 to serve the adult population of Eastern Massachusetts.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 1
Regular Decision
Rolling
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Academics
Programs (43)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
54%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Boston Public Gardenwalkable
America's first public botanical garden with iconic swan boats
Newbury Streetwalkable
Premier shopping and dining destination in Back Bay
Boston Commonwalkable
Historic public park at the heart of downtown Boston
Prudential Centerwalkable
Shopping center with observation deck offering city views
Days out near Boston
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