- Getting to know a college should be about more than majors and dining hall menus. At Fisher College, it`s about our faculty and administrators knowing your name - and you knowing ours. Through Fisher, you`ll find the world in Boston.Our students benefit from a personalized education path, mentorship from professors and an amazing range of experiences inside and outside the classroom. We want to see you enjoy yourself, grow into a more thoughtful and powerful individual, expand your horizons, and go on to shape our world at the very best companies and organizations across the globe. It all starts here.We are Fisher College - it`s nice to meet you.
School Highlights
Fisher College serves 1,652 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 58%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,652 students
- Private-state tuition: $35,013
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Fisher College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 16% over five years.
Fisher College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1903
Total Faculty
65 staff
102 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fisher College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Fisher College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,652 students
2,627 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
638 students
988 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,014 students
1,639 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,536 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
614 students
885 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
24 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
922 students
1,925 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
92 students
303 students
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
15%
42%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
6%
2%
% Unknown races
58%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2632%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$35,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $35,013 is more than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$35,013
$30,173
Tuition Notes
Room and Board is an additional $17000 per year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
79%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,437
$11,249
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,107
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
71%
76%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountrySoccer
SoftballVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Criminal Justice ClubDrama Club
Fashion ClubLGBTQ Community
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- It has been the tradition of Fisher College to serve the educational needs of different populations. In its Day Division, Fisher provides career and transfer programs in a small college setting. This division actively seeks a diverse student population reflecting a cross section of American and international cultures.
- The Graduate and Professional Studies Division offers degree and certificate programs both electronically and at locations in eastern Massachusetts to a broad spectrum of learners as well as to business and industry through courses, seminars, workshops, and training sessions. When it was founded in 1903, Fisher College emphasized vocational preparation for its first few decades. Since then curriculum plans and objectives have expanded.
- In 1952, Fisher was approved as a two-year college by the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and, in 1957, was given degree-granting powers. In 1970, Fisher gained membership in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., with accreditation. Today, students from all parts of America and from numerous foreign countries attend Fisher's Day Division. In January 1999 Fisher College was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer the Bachelor of Science in Management Degree. In December 2009 Fisher College was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. Today, the college offers a wide variety of Bachelor degree and concentration options, including Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fisher College cost?
Fisher College's private state tuition is approximately $35,013.
What is the acceptance rate of Fisher College?
The acceptance rate of Fisher College is 71%, which is lower than the state average of 76%.
What sports does Fisher College offer?
Fisher College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Fisher College's ranking?
Fisher College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Fisher College located?
Fisher College is located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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