Fisk University

Nashville, Tennessee

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1866Large cityHBCUSEVP certified

About

Fisk University is a private historically black liberal arts college in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1866 and its 40-acre (16 ha) campus is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1930, Fisk became the first historically black institution to gain accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Fisk is the oldest institution for higher education in Nashville.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$27,374
Estimated total for international students: US$44,373

Net price calculatornces.ed.gov

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,035
Graduate students: 24
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 37%
SAT: Reading and writing 570–720 · Maths 570–790
ACT: 19–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 40%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$45,614

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (34)

Bachelor's degrees22 subjects

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees8 subjects

Biology, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunity/Environmental/Socially-Engaged ArtCriminal Justice and CorrectionsPhysicsPsychology, GeneralSociology

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Business/Commerce, GeneralCriminal Justice and Corrections

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Music

Graduate certificates1 subject

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.