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Fisk University

Nashville, TN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate81%
Acceptance Rate81%

About Fisk University

Fisk University is a private, religious institution in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk University was founded in 1866. The college enrolls around 854 students a year, including 805 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Fisk University

It is moderately difficult to get into Fisk University. In 2022, Fisk University accepted 81% of applicants. In 2022, 2,431 out of 3,004 total applicants were accepted.

Fisk University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.1
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 43%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Fisk University is locatedin the city of Nashville, Tennessee,.

If you want to see Fisk University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Nashville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

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College Info

1000 17th Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37208-3051

Campus Setting: Urban

Fisk University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fisk University is Aug 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Fisk University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

17 - 23

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

23 and Above

Good

17 to 23

Avg

17 and Less

Low

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Fisk University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Fisk University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$36,594

In State

$36,594

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$21,600
$21,600
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$14,994
$14,994
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Student Life

Wondering what life at Fisk University is like? There are approximately 854 students enrolled at Fisk University, including 805 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from TN and 74% percent of students are from other states.

92%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

26%

In State

74%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

854

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

81%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$21,600

Out-of-State

$21,600

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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