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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 983 β€’ Total: 1,039
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1000 17th Ave North
Nashville, TN
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 339 (34.5%) β€’ 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
β€”
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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πŸ’° Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT
In-State Awards
$5,000-$15,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$15,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,250-$2,850 total
1 automatic scholarship (3 total)
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Common questions about Fisk University

What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
Fisk University accepts 58% of applicants, from 7,982 applications.
How much does Fisk University cost?
Tuition and fees are $23,880. Families earning under $30,000 pay $27,647 on average after aid.
Does Fisk University require SAT or ACT scores?
Fisk University considers test scores but does not require them.
What ACT score do you need for Fisk University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 25 on the ACT.
What is Fisk University's graduation rate?
44% of students graduate within six years.