Fisk University

#20 in Tennessee

4-years Private College In Nashville, TN

Fisk University (referred to as Fisk) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Nashville, TN. Fisk University is a historically black school.It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Fisk University is $24,298. The school has a total enrollment of 1,055 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Fisk University is Master's degree. It offers Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$24,298 (2023)
Acceptance Rate70.97%
Student Population1,055
Test Scores1,269 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate56%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Fisk University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1930 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Fisk University is $24,298 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Fisk University is $23,579 for academic year 2021-2022. Fisk University offers the alternative tuition plans. 99 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $19,074 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Fisk University is 70.97% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.26%. The average SAT score is 1,269 and the average ACT score is 22. Fisk University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,055 students are attending at Fisk University (1,009 undergraduate students). There are 56 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 23 part-time faculty working for Fisk University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 172 (full-time) and 44 (part-time). The graduation rate at Fisk University is 56% and the retention rate is 79% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Fisk University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Fisk University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Fisk University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Fisk University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Fisk University Mission Statement
Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts, and our faculty and administrators emphasize the discovery and advancement of knowledge through research in the natural and social sciences, business and the humanities. We are committed to the success of scholars and leaders with global perspective.