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Total Enrollment: 812
Level of Selectivity: Slightly competitive
Motto: Her Sons and Daughters Ever on the Altar
HISTORY
Fisk University is a four-year, private, liberal arts, coed institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The school was founded in 1866 as Fisk School. In 1871, Fisk began offering instruction at the college level, and in 1875, it offered its first bachelor’s degree. In 1967, it became the first black institution to be awarded university status and thus became Fisk University. It was also the first black institution to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The University is known for its famous Jubilee Singers, who began to perform nationally and internationally in 1876 to bring needed money to the school. The Jubilee Singers have performed at the White House, the World Peace Conference, and before Queen Victoria and Kaiser Wilhelm of Europe. In 1976, Jubilee Hall, the first permanent building of higher education for southern blacks, was designated a national landmark. The Fisk campus was named as a national historic district in 1978 by the U.S. Department of Interior in recognition of its unique place in history, art, and culture.
In the late 1980s, Fisk began to receive large donations from well-known black citizens. Camille and Bill Cosby donated $1 million to the school in 1988. In 1990, Fisk received more than $1 million from Michael Jackson’s United Negro College Fund contributions.
Fisk’s twenty-eight-building campus, located on more than 40 acres, has a rich history and has educated such graduates as W. E. B. Dubois, John Hope Franklin, and Aaron Douglas. Fisk’s mission is to educate and prepare students so that they are resourceful and skilled to face the challenges of life in a technological society and an increasingly multicultural world.
ACCREDITATION
Fisk University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 90
Number of scholarships and grants: 250
Total amount of scholarships and grants: $1,000,000
Range of scholarships and grants: $1000–$13,000
Financial Aid Specific to the School
Financial Aid Deadline: April 20 (fall priority); November 1 (spring priority).
SAT or ACT strongly recommended.
Entrance Requirements: A high school graduate (or equivalent) with 15 units, including 4 English, 1 foreign language, 1 algebra, 1 geometry, 1 history, 1 laboratory science, and 6 academic electives. A written essay, two letters of recommendation, and proof of a recent physical are also needed. A nonrefundable $25 application fee is required.
Admission Application Deadline: June 15 (fall); November 1 (spring); rolling admission.
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Office of Admissions, 1000 17th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37208; Telephone: 615-329-8666; 800-443-3475 (toll-free); e-amil: admit@fisk.edu.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 120 credit hours and completion of the core requirements, including three foreign language, two science and math, and one computer course for management majors, with a minimum 2.0 GPA. The last 30 hours must be completed in residence. Students must live on campus for the senior year.
Bachelor of Arts: Art, Dramatics and Speech, English, French, History, Music, Music Education, Political Science, Psychology, Religious and Philosophical Studies, Sociology, Spanish
Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Financial Economics, Elementary Education (joint program), Management, Mathematics, Physics
Master’s Degree: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Fisk University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II.
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field; women’s basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Intramural Sports: baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, jogging, exercise classes, and weight training.
Athletic Contact: Fisk University, 1000 17th Avenue North, Nashville, Tennessee 37208; Telephone: 651-329-8782.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Regulations: Must attend college orientation program and reside one year on campus. Cars must be registered and display parking permits. Dormitory visitation from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Campus Services: Health services, personal/psychological counseling, career counseling, placement for graduates, and chapel services. Bus transportation is provided between Fisk, Vanderbilt, and Meharry colleges.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include the famous Fisk-Jubilee singers, band, theater, and dance. Students can get involved in the Fisk Forum (biweekly student-run newspaper) or The Dual (yearbook) or work at the campus radio station (WFSK-FM).
Leadership opportunities can be found in student-run organizations such as the Student Government Association. Greek sororities include Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta; fraternities include Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma. Honor societies include Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi.
Housing Availability: 1,130 housing spaces available; freshman housing guaranteed.
Web site: http://dubois.fisk.edu/Welcome.html
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