Fisk University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Fisk University reported a 57.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Fisk University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Nashville, TN, with an SAT reference of 1420 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $32,020 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

7,982 applicants

SAT reference

1420

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$32,020

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Fisk University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)116014201510
ACT (composite, 1–36)202125

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

34.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,035

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Fisk University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$27,647
$30,001 – $48,000$32,474
$48,001 – $75,000$34,204
$75,001 – $110,000$34,974
$110,000+$26,678

Top Majors at Fisk University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences39
Computer & Information Sciences19
Psychology13
Social Sciences11
Business, Management & Marketing9
Liberal Arts & General Studies5
Visual & Performing Arts5
Mathematics & Statistics4
English Language & Literature2
History2

Financial Aid at Fisk University

About Fisk University

Official website: https://www.fisk.edu/

Admissions: https://www.fisk.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Fisk University

What is the acceptance rate at Fisk University?

Fisk University reported a 58% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 7,982. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Fisk University?

The historical 58% acceptance rate suggests Fisk University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fisk University?

The imported historical records for Fisk University include an SAT reference value of 1420 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Fisk University?

The stored historical average net price at Fisk University is $32,020 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,400 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Fisk University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Fisk University is 35%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Fisk University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Fisk University?

Fisk University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on July 15, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid April 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Fisk University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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