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Fisk University
Fisk University
NASHVILLE, TN . 4 Year 3.5
#1874 in Best Colleges in America
1000 17TH AVE NORTH NASHVILLE, TN 37208

Overview

Fisk University, founded in 1866 in Nashville, Tennessee, is a private liberal arts institution with a historic legacy as one of America's earliest Black universities. It offers undergraduate degrees in arts, sciences, and humanities, emphasizing academic excellence and social responsibility. The university's intimate setting fosters personalized learning and student success.

Rankings

  • 79

    #79 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 1874

    #1874 in Best Colleges in America

  • 192

    #192 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 79 of 100
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 192 of 689
  • Top Party Schools in America 201 of 1,512

Academics

  • B Academics
  • C+Value
  • ADiversity
  • C Campus
  • CAthletics
  • A Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • A Location
  • C Dorms
  • CCampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Biology
    20 Graduates
  • Business
    16 Graduates
  • Psychology
    13 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    8 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    7 Graduates
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    5 Graduates
  • English
    5 Graduates
  • Information Science
    5 Graduates
  • Physics
    5 Graduates
  • Music History and Literature
    4 Graduates

Admissions

  • July 15
    Application Deadline
  • 61%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $12,402
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    46%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    874 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    40
  • Undergrads Over 25
    4%
  • Pell Grant
    55%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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