St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher University is a private Catholic university in the Rochester, New York area (Pittsford). Founded in 1948 and named for St. John Fisher, it operated for decades as St. John Fisher College before officially becoming a university in 2022. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across schools such as arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, pharmacy, and health professions, with an emphasis on liberal arts grounding, professional preparation, and community engagement. The campus is a suburban setting east of downtown Rochester and serves a primarily residential undergraduate population alongside graduate and professional students. Fisher is known regionally for programs in nursing, pharmacy, education, and business, NCAA Division III athletics, and close faculty–student interaction. As a Basilian-sponsored Catholic university, it frames education around service, ethical leadership, and inclusive community life while remaining open to students of all backgrounds.