Fisk University
Historically Black college or university · Nashville, TN · 1,035 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
37%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1140–1510
ACT (middle 50%)
19–24
Average net price
$37,143
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$44,373
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
40%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Fisk University?
Fisk University accepts about 37 of every 100 applicants (37%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1140 and 1510 on the SAT. A score at or above 1510 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1140, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–24.
The latest federal data says Fisk University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Fisk University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Fisk University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $44,373 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $37,143 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $27,374 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$27,374
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,374
- Room & board$11,908
- Total cost of attendance$44,373
- Average net price after grants$37,143
Popular majors
Computer Science, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Psychology, Biology.
Fisk University FAQ
- What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
- 37% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Fisk University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1140–1510. Aim for 1510 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Fisk University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–24.
- Is Fisk University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Fisk University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Fisk University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Fisk University cost?
- About $44,373 a year before aid; $37,143 on average after grants.
- What is Fisk University's FAFSA school code?
- 003490. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Fisk University receives your information.
- What is Fisk University's graduation rate?
- 40% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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