Fisk University

Nashville, Tennessee
4-year Private university
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Overview

Fisk University is a private institution established in 1866 with urban setting located at Nashville. It is ranked 146 in National Liberal Arts Colleges on 2024 edition. Its tuition and fees are $23,578. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1009. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#146 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Urban
Location Nashville, Tennessee
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1866
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,009 Undergraduates
Website https://www.fisk.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$36,470
Cost of Attendance
$29,238
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $23,578
Outstate Tuition Fee $23,578
Room and Board Fees $11,500
$26,827 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

71% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$25 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.1 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

61 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
--
--
Priority Application Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jul
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $36,470
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application July 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Erastus Milo Cravath Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition, fees, room & board, and books (up to $1,000)
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria at least a 3.7 cumulative GPA and 28 on the ACT (or 1860 on the SAT)
Requirement for maintenance Must earn a minimum of 12-18 credit hours per semester, maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA and perform 50 volunteer hours per semester or 100 per academic year as an ambassador in the Office of Recruitment and Admission.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Ella Sheperd Moore Provost Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 25 on the ACT (or 1700 on the SAT).
Requirement for maintenance Must earn a minimum of 12-18 credit hours per semester, maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA, participate in one on-campus organization each semester, and perform 50 volunteer hours per semester or 100 per academic year.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Clinton B. Fisk Outstanding Scholars and Leaders Award
Total Worth $5,000-$10,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria at least a 3.0 GPA and 23 on the ACT (or 1590 on the SAT)
Requirement for maintenance Must earn a minimum of 12-18 credit hours per semester, maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA participate in one on-campus club/organization each semester, and perform 25 volunteer hours per semester or 50 per academic year.
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Annual Community Volunteer Scholarship
Total Worth $1,500
Details Awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates exceptional volunteer involvement in their community. Deadline to apply: June 30 yearly
Sports Scholarship Program For Undergraduate Students
Total Worth $1,000-$1,500
Details For students in full-time undergraduate program. Must be a sports player. Essay required.
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Students

1,009 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
51% Students graduate within 6 years