Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
57.91%
SAT Average
1,236
ACT Range
20-25
Fisk University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 57.91%. This means approximately 579 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 950 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
57.91%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $24,298 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,298 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $37,653 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $26,135 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 48.27% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 52.92% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Fisk University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$24,298
Room and board
$11,698
Books and supplies
$2,000
Other expenses
$3,500
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$37,653
Average net price
$26,135
Average aid coverage
31%
$11,518 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Fisk University pays approximately $26,135 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Tennessee average of $15,202 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Fisk University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
Fisk University net price
$26,135
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
Fisk University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $24,298 and average net price at $26,135. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$24,298
Current net price
$26,135
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
43.51%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,454
Undergraduates
950
10-Year Median Earnings - Fisk University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Fisk University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Fisk University?
Undergraduates
950
Completion rate
43.51%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
48.27%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
52.92%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 48.27% of Fisk University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 52.92% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Fisk University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Fisk University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Fisk University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Fisk University is listed at 1000 17th Ave North, Nashville, TN 37208-4501. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Fisk University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | 57.91% | $24,298 | $26,135 | $45,454 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Nashville schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
Fisk University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 57.91%.
How much is Fisk University tuition?
Fisk University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $24,298.
What is Fisk University's average net price?
Fisk University's average net price in the local dataset is $26,135.
What does Fisk University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $21,410 for Fisk University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Fisk University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,454 for Fisk University.
Is Fisk University accredited?
Fisk University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Fisk University?
The local dataset lists 950 undergraduate students at Fisk University.
What percentage of Fisk University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Fisk University in the local dataset is 48.27%.
What is the federal loan rate at Fisk University?
The federal loan rate for Fisk University in the local dataset is 52.92%.
Where should I verify Fisk University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Fisk University or the latest official federal education data.