Fisk University

Nashville, TN

Fisk University

Nashville, TN

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Tuition & Fees

$27,798

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
550
75th
780
25th
540
75th
25
25th
19
75th
23
25th
17
75th
25
25th
19
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,158
Declined 2,110
Total Received 7,268
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Private

1,009

undergraduate students

46

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1866, Fisk University is a private historically black liberal arts university that is known for its commitment to social justice and its strong programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It is located on a 40-acre campus in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,055
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

40-acre campus in Nashville (population: 691,243). Served by air and bus; train serves Louisville (173 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Fisk University
1000 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN
37208-3051

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
61%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
550
75th
780
25th
540
75th
25
25th
19
75th
23
25th
17
75th
25
25th
19

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,158
Declined 2,110
Total Received 7,268

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$19,074

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $24,298
Housing $6,568
Food $5,130
Additional fees $3,500
Books & supplies $2,000
Total $41,496
Average Financial Aid - $19,074
Total with Avg. Aid $22,422

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 615 329-8585
finaid@fisk.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

cheerleading, dance

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Data Science, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Psychology
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy

1,055

total students

30%

in-state

70%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

1,009
students

Female
67%
677

Male
33%
332

4%

46
students

Female
72%
33

Male
28%
13

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

983
students

Female
67%
660

Male
33%
323

3%

26
students

Female
65%
17

Male
35%
9

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

62

semester hours

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