Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school48%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fisk University
Nashville, TN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$24,298
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,298
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,698
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,698
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$35,996
Net price (after aid)$26,135
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$21,410
$30k – $48k$24,865
$48k – $75k$27,075
$75k – $110k$35,437
$110k+$30,281
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$45,454
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.7×Graduates earn about 1.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants48%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$24.3k
Net price
$26.1k
Pell
48%
above avg
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$45.5k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
58%
SAT range
1160 - 1480
ACT range
20 - 25
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Nashville, TN 37208
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (19)
Computer Science
Software EngineeringWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicArt HistoryEnglish Literature
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical Science
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About Fisk University
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- Where is Fisk University located?
- Fisk University is located in Nashville, TN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fisk University?
- Fisk University is a private university based in TN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fisk University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fisk University is approximately 58%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fisk University?
- Fisk University's published in-state tuition is approximately $24,298 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fisk University?
- Fisk University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,005 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Fisk University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Fisk University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Fisk University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Fisk University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/fisk-university