
Fisher College is a private college founded in 1903. It began with a focus on business education and later expanded into a broader range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
That history remains visible in its business offerings, but prospective students will also find programs in fields such as criminal justice, psychology, health-related studies, and the liberal arts. Fisher is a degree-granting college in Boston, not one of the similarly named Fisher schools or colleges affiliated with other universities.
Fisher College offers associate, bachelor's, and graduate study across business, liberal arts, social sciences, and career-oriented fields. Its academic offerings include business administration, accounting, communication, criminal justice, psychology, human services, and health-related programs.
Students comparing majors should check the current academic catalog for each program's credential, delivery format, and required courses. A field appearing in historical federal outcomes data does not necessarily mean that every degree level or specialization is currently accepting applicants. Fisher reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1; that institution-wide figure does not describe the size of every class.
Fisher College is located at 118 Beacon Street in Boston, Massachusetts, near the Boston Public Garden. Its urban setting gives students access to public transportation, employers, and other colleges, while making commuting costs and travel time important considerations.
Students commuting to classes should plan around Boston traffic and parking constraints rather than assume they can drive to campus. Logan International Airport serves the area and may be useful to students traveling from farther away.
Fisher College describes its educational purpose in terms of accessible, career-relevant learning and individual attention to students. Its history as a business-focused institution helps explain that practical emphasis, although its programs now cover more than business.
A mission describes what the college intends to do; it is not evidence that every student will receive a particular level of support or achieve a particular career outcome. Applicants can assess how that stated purpose works in practice by examining their intended program's course requirements, advising arrangements, and opportunities for applied learning.
Name of the institution
Fisher CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
1,000 - 4,999School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1903Fisher College is institutionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.