Fisk University
Nashville, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 914
Graduate Enrollment: 28
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 61.11%
Male/Female: 26% / 74% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.2% (2006)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 85.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 76.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 67.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 60.4% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 0.6%
Black: 76.0%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 11.9%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Black: 76.0%
Hispanic: 1.1%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 1.9%
Non-resident alien: 11.9%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $35,266
In-State tuition: $22,906Out-of-State tuition: $22,906
Estimated books and supplies: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $48,130 (2017)
Median Family Income: $30,520 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,144 |
| $30k-48k | $33,888 |
| $48k-75k | $20,837 |
| $75k-110k | $26,642 |
| $110k+ | $17,212 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,880 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,055 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 56.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 59.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 30.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 21.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $26,827 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,384 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $26,500 | $281 | $29,916 ($2,493) | |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,169Full time faculty: 68%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $26,107,809 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $33,686,483 (2022)