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About Fisk University

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Fisk University is a private liberal arts college in Nashville, TN, known for its hbcu, liberal arts focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 71%, Fisk University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 323 students each year. Fisk University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1090–1450, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Fisk University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,510 per year; the sticker price of $39,206 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Fisk University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

71%
Overall Accept Rate
1270
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1090 – 1450 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Fisk University

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Essay Strategy
Fisk has a deep history as one of America's oldest HBCUs and places real value on students who understand and connect with that mission. Use your essays to speak directly to why Fisk's specific legacy, community, and academic environment align with your goals, not just why you want an HBCU in general.
Application Strategy
Fisk has a nationally recognized research partnership with Vanderbilt University called the Fisk Vanderbilt Masters to PhD Bridge Program, so if you have any interest in STEM graduate school, mention that pipeline explicitly in your application materials to show you have done your homework.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Fisk University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$27.6k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$32.5k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$34.2k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$35.0k
110k+~$39k/yr$26.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$34k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
901
Undergrad Enrollment
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