Fisk University
Nashville, TN
805
Students
12,920
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
80%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Fisk University is a Comprehensive institution located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1000 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208-3051
United States
Nashville, TN 37208-3051
United States
Contact
Ms. Loretta McDonald
Dean of the Office of Recruitment and Admission
Email: lmcdonald@fisk.edu
Phone: 615-329-8503
Fax: 615-329-8774
Dean of the Office of Recruitment and Admission
Email: lmcdonald@fisk.edu
Phone: 615-329-8503
Fax: 615-329-8774
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,004
Applied
2,431
Accepted
805
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,064
Females Applied
1,705
Females Accepted
83%
Male Admissions
940
Males Applied
726
Males Accepted
77%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.1
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 17 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
19,624
Fees
1,856
Full-time student fees
10,790
Room & board
6,162
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
12,920
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,181
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,239
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,780
Avg. Loan Aid
10,417
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
32%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
805
Total undergrad students
0%
International Students
74%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.11% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 87.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.75% |
| Asian | 0.75% |
| Two or more races | 0.99% |
| Other | 6.46% |
Gender
Male (34.78%)
Female (65.22%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 82% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Arts Festival and Jubilee Day Convocation
Homecoming, Spring Arts Festival and Jubilee Day Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, State Clubs, Class organizations, Greek Fraternities and Sororities and University Choir
Student Government Association, State Clubs, Class organizations, Greek Fraternities and Sororities and University Choir
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | |
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No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | |
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No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | |
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No |
| Cross-country Running | |
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No |
| Softball | |
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No |
| Tennis | |
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No |
| Track And Field | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
Faculty
80
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 46
Part-time - 34
Male - 45
Female - 35