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Fisk University

Private

Nashville, TN

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Fisk University is a private small school in Nashville, TN, enrolling about 1,035 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 37% of applicants. Among reported majors, Business Administration, Management and Operations shows the strongest outcomes -- $63,733/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate37%
SAT range1140–1510
ACT range19–24
Undergrads1,035
Yield (admits who enroll)6%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$39,450
4-year grad rate35%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,454

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans53%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out40%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,768/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,733/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,147/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity881
Typical room charge$6,568
Typical board charge$4,932

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?

Fisk University in Nashville, TN admits approximately 37% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Fisk University?

Admitted students at Fisk University typically score between 1140–1510 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Fisk University?

Admitted students at Fisk University typically score between 19–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fisk University cost?

Fisk University's total cost of attendance is reported at $39,450 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Fisk University require students to live on campus?

No -- Fisk University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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