Applying to Fisk

Acceptance RateSAT Median
70.97% 1,269
Fisk University's acceptance rate is 70.97% for 2023 admission. A total of 7,268 students applied and 5,158 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Fisk.
Fisk's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 38 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,269 and the ACT score is 22 at Fisk. Fisk's SAT score ranks 4th out of 26 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Fisk, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Fisk University is 70.97% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.26%. 2,165 men and 5,103 women applied to Fisk and 1,537 men and 3,621 women students were accepted.
Among them, 100 men and 223 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Fisk.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Fisk
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,2682,1655,10300
Admitted5,1581,5373,62100
Enrolled32310022300
Acceptance Rate 70.97%70.99%70.96%--
Yield 6.26%6.51%6.16%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Fisk University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 112 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 96 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Fisk.
The median SAT score is 1,269 with 610 SAT EBRW and 659 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 780 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Fisk. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Fisk University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Fisk
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total109012691450
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550610670
SAT Math540659780
ACT Composite192225
ACT Math172023
ACT English192225
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Fisk University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Fisk. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fisk University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Fisk Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Fisk.
Admission Information for Applying to Fisk
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.fisk.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.fisk.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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