Fisk University
1000 17th Ave NorthNashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8500
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 225
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.fisk.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $20,858.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $36,618.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $36,618.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Admissions
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2123 | 744 | 1646 |
| Percent admitted | 83.45% | 82.85% | 83.78% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10.6% | 11.83% | 8.32% |
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 390 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 98% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 62% |
| Average Federal Grant | $5,103.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 17% |
| Average state aid | $5,803.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 91% |
| Average institutional aid | $15,624.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 68% |
| Average student loan | $9,569.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business/Commerce
- Chemistry
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- English Language and Literature
- Fine/Studio Arts
- General Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Business/Commerce
Fisk University Scholarships
Tennessee Scholarships
Deramus Family Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen accepted to Vanderbilt University. Selection is based on academic merit, leadership, ACT/SAT scores, an essay, and recommendations. Students need only to complete the admissions application to be considered for this award. Number of awards may vary. Award amount usually is for partial tuition, but may cover up to full-tuition. Renewable. more...
Alvin G. & Sally M. Beaman Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Selection based on academic merit, financial need and potential. Preference given to children or grandchildren of Beaman Bottling Company or Shelbyville Bottling employees or former employees. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Keith Kennedy Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Memphis who are majoring in Theatre or Dance. Selection based on academic achievement and talent. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Academic Common Market
Scholarship for domiciliary residents of Virginia who are undergraduate students pursuing a degree program not offered at a Virginia state sponsored college or university. Several southern states participate in the Academic Common Market program allowing eligible applicants to pay in-state tuition, even though they are are not residents. Participating states include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or West Virginia. Due date varies with institution. Number of awards may vary. Contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia for more information and/or application. more...
James W. & Gladys Caruthers Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University. Students must be Valedictorians or Salutatorians of the class. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...