ATLANTA (December 3, 2025) – Collegiate Consulting has completed a strategic athletics assessment for St. John Fisher University, highlighting support for intercollegiate athletics, its 27 varsity sports, annual net tuition revenue, and providing recommendations for staffing, facilities and the student-athlete experience.
The study included stakeholder interviews, benchmarking against peer and aspirant institutions, and a review of operations and facilities. Findings show that Fisher sponsors twenty-seven varsity sports with an athletic budget, which ranks in the top third of the Empire 8. Student-athletes comprise approximately one-third of the Fisher undergraduate student body, contributing millions annually in net tuition revenue for the institution.
Over the course of the four-month project, Collegiate Consulting met with more than 35+ Fisher stakeholders; collected and analyzed the University regarding athletic competitiveness, net tuition revenue, roster management, external revenue, and staffing. In addition, Collegiate Consulting provided a comprehensive benchmarking assessment comparing Fisher to the Empire 8 and Liberty League, evaluating institutional metrics, sports sponsorship, rosters, athletic budgets, sports operating budgets, staffing and competitiveness.
Recommendations include adding new athletic administrative positions, enhancing camp revenue models, and pursuing facility upgrades such as an athletic bubble and a new multi-sport turf field. The study also emphasized improving coach evaluations, roster management, and student-athlete feedback processes.
“St. John Fisher is a leader within the Empire 8, both competitively and operationally,” said Russell Wright, Founder & Managing Director of Collegiate Consulting. “Our study outlines how the University can continue to elevate student-athlete experiences while sustaining its position among the top Division III programs in the region.”
Founded in 2005, Collegiate Consulting has partnered with more than 750 universities, colleges, conferences, and associations nationwide. The firm specializes in strategic planning, feasibility studies, enrollment strategies, and athletics valuations.