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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

1236

SAT Avg

950

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

44%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$45,454

Earnings 10yr

$26,135

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#171

Washington Monthly

2025

#199

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

Gymnastics

History & Fun Facts

•It was founded by John Ogden, Erastus Milo Cravath, and Edward Parmelee Smith of the American Missionary Association for the education of freedmen in Nashville.
•19th century Enrollment rose to 900 in the first several months following the school's opening, indicating the strong desire for education among local freedmen.
•In 1867 the Fisk Free Colored School was reorganized and incorporated as Fisk University to focus on higher education.
•Robinson were the first students to enroll at the institution.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1236

Reading & WritingMid: 595

590700

MathMid: 615

570780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2025

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Fisk University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Programs (25)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.5%

Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,604

10 Years$45,454

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

1 mi(2 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

216 mi(374 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

251 mi(435 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNANashville8 mi

BHMBirmingham180 mi

MEMMemphis194 mi

Distance to Cities

Nashville, TN1 mi

~2 min drive

Atlanta, GA216 mi

~6h 14m drive

Indianapolis, IN251 mi

~7h 15m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

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