Fisher College
School Notes Overview:
Fisher College, founded in 1903, is a Boston-based accredited independent college, offering curricula that integrate a liberal education with career and pre-professional programs designed to meet the changing needs of both traditional and non-traditional learners. Through its degree level and certificate programs, Fisher College has endeavored to create a learning environment that fosters the intellectual growth of its students, promotes respect for self and others, and seeks to develop the inherent capacities of each individual student to prepare for a full, satisfying, and productive professional and cultural life. Graduates of Fisher College are expected to be informed decision-makers, prepared for immediate career entry or further higher education, and able to demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the values of all cultures....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Suffolk County, MA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 781 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 340 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,121 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 257 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 53% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,919 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 43% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,509 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 95% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $6,008 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 99% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,403 | $3,143 |
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 Division of Continuing Education 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 School.
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 03/23/2009.
In the News:
- Jaguars sweep doubleheader, series (The Victoria Advocate)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 03:05:28 am
ALEXANDRIA, La. - The University of Houston-Victoria baseball team wrapped up a four-game sweep of LSU-Alexandria on Sunday by sweeping a doubleheader. - Scorpions set to kick off Spring Break stretch against Fisher College (The Brownsville Herald)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 11:26:24 pm
Die-hard baseball fans will enjoy 14 college baseball games over seven days, including nine University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College games, starting Saturday at Scorpion Field. - Ohio Capital Fund Announces Assistance to Fortieth Company (redOrbit)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 04:33:02 pm
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Capital Fund today made public the funding of the fortieth Ohio company to benefit from the program. The company, Comet Solutions Inc. - Sand Sharks take first two from Fisher College (Island Packet)
posted on March 7, 2010 at 05:25:55 am
The USC Beaufort baseball team took the first two games of its series against Fisher College on Satu - A basketball lineage (Rutland Herald)
posted on March 5, 2010 at 08:18:01 am
There are some pretty impressive family lineages during this high school basketball tournament season. ... - BY TOM HALEY STAFF WRITER
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