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Fisk University Teaching Programs

Fisk University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, TN. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Fisk University?

Get in touch with Fisk University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1000 17th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37208-4501
Phone:	6153298500
Website:	www.fisk.edu/
Admissions:	www.fisk.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.fisk.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Fisk University?

You can apply to Fisk University online at: www.fisk.edu/admissions/apply

Fisk University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Fisk University

Here’s what Fisk University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Fisk University?

Fisk University has an acceptance rate of 37%, which means it is moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 66% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Fisk University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 720. Math scores were between 570 and 790.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1140 to 1510. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Fisk University ranged between 19 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Fisk University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,030	1,211	30%
Women	7,371	3,056	42%

Can I Afford Fisk University?

The average net price after aid at Fisk University is $26,135. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$23,880
In-State Fees	$1,978
Out-of-State Tuition	$23,880
Out-of-State Fees	$1,978
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,858
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,858

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 31% of students at Fisk University receive some form of financial aid (299 students).

About 93% of students at Fisk University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,079 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,978.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Fisk University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,439 per year.

Fisk University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 51 students enrolled at Fisk University. Fisk University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 950 undergraduate students at Fisk University, approximately 37% are male and 63% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fisk University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	65
Black or African American	752
Hispanic	7
White	0
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	12

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Fisk University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	95
Illinois	36
Georgia	17
California	15
Texas	14

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Fisk University Graduate Student Diversity

55 of Fisk University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Fisk University, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Fisk University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	38
Hispanic	2

Online Learning at Fisk University

Fisk University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

10 undergraduate students at Fisk University took at least one online class.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Teaching Programs at Fisk University

These teaching degree programs are offered by Fisk University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Fisk University

Fisk University offers 14 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Fisk University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.