Fisk University
Fisk University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,035 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 37.42% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,454 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $25,858
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,020 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 37.42% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,035 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.93%
- Average SAT Score: 1200
Fisk University: what the data shows
Common questions about Fisk University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fisk University?
Fisk University is located in Nashville, TN (ZIP 37208-4501).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Fisk University public or private?
Fisk University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Fisk University cost?
Published tuition: $25,858.
Average net price after aid: $32,020.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,647 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,474 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,204 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,974 |
| $110,001+ | $26,678 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $103,432.
How hard is it to get into Fisk University?
Admission rate: 37.42%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1200 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Fisk University?
Total enrollment: 1,035 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fisk University?
150%-time completion rate: 29.93%.
First-year retention: 73.8%.
What do graduates of Fisk University earn?
Median earnings: $33,604 six years after entry; $45,454 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
51.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fisk University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (135 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (46 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (19 completions)
- General Psychology (14 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (9 completions)
- CIP 400801 (8 completions)
- CIP 451099 (8 completions)
- CIP 400501 (6 completions)
- CIP 240102 (5 completions)
- General Mathematics (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fisk University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 37.42%; completion rate 29.93%; median earnings $45,454 at 10 years; net price $32,020. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$25,858
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fisk University was $25,858.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,020
2024 Value
In 2024 Fisk University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,020.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$128,080 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,020 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$103,432 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Fisk University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
51.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fisk University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fisk University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $20,449 | $20,449 | $20,875 |
| 2014 | $20,858 | $20,858 | $22,012 |
| 2015 | $21,480 | $21,480 | $15,975 |
| 2016 | $21,480 | $21,480 | $28,719 |
| 2017 | $21,480 | $21,480 | $28,362 |
| 2018 | $21,480 | $21,480 | $29,114 |
| 2019 | $22,132 | $22,132 | $24,225 |
| 2020 | $22,132 | $22,132 | $22,060 |
| 2021 | $22,906 | $22,906 | $23,136 |
| 2022 | $23,578 | $23,578 | $29,632 |
| 2023 | $24,298 | $24,298 | $26,135 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
37.42% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1200
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fisk University in 2024 is 1,035 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.45% 100% Completion Time
29.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.45% of students graduating from Fisk University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fisk University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$45,454 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
59.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
254.89% Return on Investment
5.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fisk University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 46 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 19 completions
General Psychology: 14 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 9 completions
CIP 40.0801: 8 completions
CIP 45.1099: 8 completions
CIP 40.0501: 6 completions
CIP 24.0102: 5 completions
General Mathematics: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 135 completions
Most popular programs at Fisk University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fisk University graduates.
About
Fisk University is a private non-profit institution located in Nashville, TN, offering 18 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,035 students. It is selective, with an admission rate of 37.42%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1200. The institution maintains a 29.93% graduation rate. Approximately 51.79% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Nashville, TN 37208-4501
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.93% graduation rate at Fisk University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Fisk University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $25,858 and average net price is $32,020 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Fisk University?
The admission rate is 37.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Fisk University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Fisk University reports midpoint SAT about 1200 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Fisk University earn?
Median earnings are $33,604 six years after entry and $45,454 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fisk University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fisk University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Fisk University?
Total enrollment is about 1,035 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Fisk University public or private?
Fisk University is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashville, TN.
Is Fisk University an HBCU?
Yes. Fisk University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Fisk University a tribal college?
No. Fisk University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fisk University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fisk University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.8%).
Is Fisk University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fisk University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.