Overview
Founded in 1866, Fisk University is a private HBCU and the oldest university in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk University is a member of the United Negro College Fund and its Victorian architecture-style campus is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places. The small liberal arts college focuses education on moral and ethical engagement. Popular majors include psychology, business, and biology.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$24,225
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1070
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $24,298 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $24,298 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,698 |
| Books and Supplies | $2000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
75%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
53%
Average Aid Per Year
$18,580
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,834
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,683
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
0%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4000
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,834
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,022,037
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,572
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,896
Average Other Loans Per Year
$14,541
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
7268
Students Applied
29
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | February 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | |
| Other | February 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
30%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1070
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,055
Total Number of Undergrads
1,009
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
49%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
19
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
5
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
56
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
61%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
82%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
old gold and university blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
23
Total Female Athletes
27
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Fisk University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,300
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Atlanta
Chicago
Washington
New York
Top 5 Employers
Fisk University
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee State University
Meharry Medical College
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingAt Fisk, professors aren't the only ones you learn from. It's the students.
I am reminded everyday that, I sit in class next to some of the brightest minds in the country!
I am reminded everyday that, I sit in class next to some of the brightest minds in the country!
Jamal from Stone Mountain, GA
I was afraid that a small school wouldnt be able to challenge me as much as a large university but I was very mistaken. Because the classes are smaller your professors gauge the workload by how the class is doing collectively with the task, if you're in a classroom of 10 to 20 students and everybody is doing well then the professor will continue to give more challenging work to challenge everyone. On the contrary, if one person is struggling out of that 20 the professor is able to give attention to that student without slowing the course down for everyone.
Shantel from Covington, GA
I rate my school a 100 on a scale of 1-10. I love my school and the experience that I have had is priceless. If I had to pick a college to attend again it would be Fisk hands down.
Jazmine from Chicago, IL
Amazing, Family Feeeling, Challenging
Victor from Nigeria
Fisk University is a small campus.
Fisk is a place for maturation.
Fisk was my one and only choice, and I am very pleased with my decision.
Fisk is a place for maturation.
Fisk was my one and only choice, and I am very pleased with my decision.
James from Maple Heights, OH
Fisk is an amazing university! There are sooo many opportunities which you will definitely be exposed to - even during freshman year. Administration teachers, and peers are like family, pushing you towards your goals successfully.
Yazjae from Chesapeake, VA
Fisk University is awesome. Fisk is a wonderful place to live out your collegiate dreams and fulfill your academic goals. I am a proud Fiskite!
Darica from Blytheville, AR
Fisk University is a small liberal arts school. The student body is close and treat every one as family. Fisk is known for its academics and is ranked among one of the finest schools in the United States.
1994 Graduate
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