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Fisk University
Nashville,
TN
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About Fisk University
Fisk University is a private, religious university in the city of Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk University was founded in 1866. The university currently enrolls around 854 students per year, including 805 undergrad students.
2013 Acceptance Rate for Fisk University
It is moderately difficult to get into Fisk University. Around 81% of applicants get into Fisk University each year. In 2013, 3,004 students applied to Fisk University and 2,431 were admitted.
| Fisk University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.1 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Fisk University is located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee,.
If you want to see Fisk University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Nashville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Fisk University and Nashville are like without leaving home.
College Info
Fisk University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fisk University is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Fisk University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
Not available
Fisk University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$35,802
In State$35,802
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$21,600
$21,600
Fees
$2,702
$2,702
Housing
$11,500
$11,500
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Fisk University is like? There are approximately 854 students enrolled at Fisk University, including 805 undergraduate students and 49 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 26% percent are from TN and 74% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time26%
In State74%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
854
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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