Nashville, TN

Fisk University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Fisk University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN.
It is a historically black college.
It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification.
Fisk University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

37% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,421 applied, 4,274 accepted, and 374 enrolled in Fisk.
208 men and 166 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,420 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,420 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1420 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total114014201510
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570650720
Math570770790
ACT Score
Composite192124
Math161823
English162124
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $25,858 for undergraduate programs and $26,188 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 6.42% compared to last year at Fisk University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

966 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $18,280.
For freshmen, 299 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $20,400.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,059 students enrolled Fisk in 2025.
By gender, 387 men and 672 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,035 undergraduate and 24 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

30 Major Programs

  • 6 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Fisk is 30%.
The retention rate is 74% for full-time and 74% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
30%
Retention Rate
74%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 119 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Fisk and the average faculty salary is $55,043. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 252 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $71,379.
Number of Faculties
119
Average Faculty Salary
$55,043
Number of Staffs
252
Average Staff Salary
$71,379

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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