[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is Fisk University to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Fisk University (Fisk)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Fisk's acceptance rate is 37.42% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,421 students applied and 4,274 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively low, making it somewhat difficult to get into Fisk.
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).
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, Fisk's acceptance rate is 37.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.75%. 4,030 men and 7,371 women applied to Fisk and 1,211 men and 3,056 women students were accepted.
20 applicants who has another gender applied and 7 were accepted.
Among them, 208 men and 166 women were enrolled in Fisk. You can explore the Fisk's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
Median SAT and ACT Score
For the academic year 2025, 123 students (33% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 246 students (66% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Fisk.
The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,420, including 650 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 770 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 720 and the 25th percentile is 570. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 790 and the 25th percentile is 570.
The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 24 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at Fisk. The median ACT Math score is 18 and the median ACT English score is 21.
How competitive is Fisk's score?
The SAT and ACT scores at Fisk University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2024-25, total 374 first-year students enrolled in Fisk. The proportion of full-time students is 95.99% and part-time students is 4.01%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 55.61% and women students is 44.39%.
The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fisk.
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 required, but considered in admission process at Fisk. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to Fisk:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.fisk.edu/admissions
- Online Application: www.fisk.edu/admissions/apply
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
Fisk Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Fisk is moderately competitive, with an acceptance rate of 37.42%.
Fisk recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Fisk is 1,420, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.
Fisk recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.
Fisk recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.
Fisk does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Fisk requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Fisk requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for Fisk is 1224 and 4-digit ACT code is 3960.