Fisk University

Nashville, TN • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 983 • Total: 1,039

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1000 17th Ave North
Nashville, TN
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Website

www.fisk.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 339 (34.5%) • Female: 644 (65.5%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	12	1.2%
Black/African American	817	83.1%
Hispanic/Latino	6	0.6%
White	2	0.2%
Two or More Races	10	1.0%
International	62	6.3%

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

4,622 admitted from 7,982 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 590-700
Math: 570-780
Total: 1160-1480

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

20-25

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$35

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	07/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

43.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

73.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

14.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$40,420

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $23,880

Room & Board

$14,540

Books & Supplies

$2,000

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$27,647
$30,001-48,000	$32,474
$48,001-75,000	$34,204
$75,001-110,000	$34,974
$110,001+	$26,678

Students Receiving Pell Grants

96%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$19,836

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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