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Fisk University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 37%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $37,143
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Median earnings
- $45,614
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Fisk University is a private nonprofit college in Nashville, TN with 1,035 undergraduates. It admits 37% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $37,143 per year ($36,962 for families earning under $30,000). 40% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,614 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 37%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,982
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,622
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 7%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–720
200800
SAT Math570–790
200800
ACT Composite19–24
136
What Fisk University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,373
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $27,374
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$36,962
- $30–48k$39,484
- $48–75k$34,438
- $75–110k$37,105
- $110k+$41,144
Get a personal estimate with Fisk University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $45,614
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,035
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 52%
- White0%
- Hispanic1%
- Black79%
- Asian7%
Fisk University FAQ
What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?+
Fisk University admits 37% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Fisk University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–720 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.
What ACT score do you need for Fisk University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–24.
Is Fisk University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Fisk University?+
In Fall 2023, 7,982 students applied to Fisk University and 4,622 were admitted; 320 enrolled.
Does Fisk University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Fisk University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Fisk University require an essay?+
Fisk University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Fisk University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,373 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $37,143.
What is Fisk University's graduation rate?+
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 220181 · How we use this data
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