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Fisk University

Nashville, Tennessee 37208-4501

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Fisk University is a private institution in Nashville with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1236, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 950 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,454 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $26,135.

Established
1866
Motto
"Her sons and daughters are ever on the altar"
Mascot
The Fisk Bulldog
Type
Private historically black liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III
58%Acceptance
1236SAT Avg
950Students
11:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$45,454Earnings 10yr
$26,135Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Fisk University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1236

Reading & WritingMid: 595
590700
MathMid: 615
570780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2025

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1236

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,298
Room & Board$11,698
Books & Supplies$2,000
Total Cost of Attendance$37,653
Average Net Price$26,135
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,410
$30–48K$24,865
$48–75K$27,075
$75–110K$35,437
$110K+$30,281

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$26,135

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
950
Gender Split
67% / 33%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 83%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.5%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,604
8 Years$32,162
10 Years$45,454

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,300
Men
$36,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#171
Washington Monthly
#199

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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