Fisk University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Fisk University Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity13
Retention52
Graduation1
Earnings11
Diversity12
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fisk University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences17%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature5%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Physical Sciences8%
Psychology26%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Fisk University
71%
Admission Rate
485
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fisk University
$21K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $29K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $34K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $21K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fisk University
91%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
40%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $26K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $40K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $32K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 30% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 40% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 44% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 42% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fisk University
81%
Retention Rate
29%
Transfer Rate
26%
Withdrawal Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 47% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 44% | 42% | 39% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 52% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 53% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fisk University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $48K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fisk University
743
Undergraduates
95%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
37
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 70% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 30% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 86% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 5% | 18% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 49% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fisk University, TN
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