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Fisk University
Fisk University admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Fisk University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Fisk University sits in Nashville proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission.
Its highest-earning path is Business Administration, Management and Operations, where graduates median $63,733 four years out. 51.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,035 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 73.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1160 and 1480 — above the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Fisk University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Fisk University received 7,982 applications and admitted 4,622 (57.9%), with 320 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1160–1480 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Fisk University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 635 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 695 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Fisk University compares
| Fisk University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 37.4% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,858 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $45,454 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
At $45,454, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,382). Look at Fisk University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $25,858 regardless of where you're from. At Fisk University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,035 — Fisk University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of Fisk University students — 29.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Fisk University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,733 |
| Psychology, General | $57,147 |
| Biology, General | $50,768 |
Median earnings for these 3 Fisk University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $45,454 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 19 additional Fisk University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Fisk University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1160–1480 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 37.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
57.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,622 admitted from 7,982 applicants.
How much does Fisk University cost?
At Fisk University, published tuition is $25,858 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Fisk University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Fisk University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $45,454 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Freed-Hardeman University — 59.7% admitted
- Rhodes College — 50.3% admitted
- The University of the South — 56.9% admitted
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville — 41.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.