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Fisk University

#194 in US ranking Nashville, TN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$44,373
Tuition & fees
$26,582
Avg. aid
$26,079
Receiving aid
87%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
37%
SAT range
1140–1510
ACT range
19–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
30%
Median salary
$39,800
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Fisk University?

Fisk's documented recurring events include Homecoming, Jubilee Day Convocation and a Spring Arts Festival. They serve different purposes: Homecoming reconnects students and alumni, while Jubilee Day is tied directly to the university's history.

Jubilee Day recalls the Fisk Jubilee Singers, whose 1871 fundraising tour became a defining part of the institution's story. A convocation gives the campus community a formal occasion to recognize that legacy. The Spring Arts Festival offers a setting for artistic activity and performance. Event formats and dates can vary by year, so students planning to attend should use the current campus calendar rather than assume a previous schedule will repeat.

What are the student housing and dining options at Fisk University?

Fisk offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and on-campus dining. Housing availability does not necessarily mean that a particular room type or placement is guaranteed.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, deposit, assignment and move-in rules, especially if they want a particular living arrangement. Reported housing amenities include high-speed internet access. Meal-plan terms deserve a separate look: the number of meals, any spending balance, dining hours and rules for unused value can affect whether a plan fits a student's schedule. Students planning to live off campus should compare lease commitments and transportation costs with the on-campus option before treating rent alone as the relevant price.

Fisk University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

56

Fisk University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
82%
Campus size
40 acres

Fisk University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Fisk University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Fisk University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Fisk University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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