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Location & Contact
Address
1000 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208-3051
United States
Nashville, TN 37208-3051
United States
Contact
Ms. Loretta McDonald
Dean of the Office of Recruitment and Admission
Email: lmcdonald@fisk.edu
Phone: 615-329-8503
Fax: 615-329-8774
Dean of the Office of Recruitment and Admission
Email: lmcdonald@fisk.edu
Phone: 615-329-8503
Fax: 615-329-8774
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,268
Applied
5,158
Accepted
1,009
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,103
Females Applied
3,621
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
2,165
Males Applied
1,537
Males Accepted
71%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.1
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | July 15th | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | February 1st | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 670 | ||
| SAT Math | 540 | 780 | ||
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
23,880
Private
Fees
2,702
Full-time student fees
11,908
Room & board
6,568
Room only
Financial Aid
12,920
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,181
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
15,239
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,780
Avg. Loan Aid
10,417
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
32%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,009
Total Undergrad students
16%
International Students
74%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.88% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 72.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Two or more races | 1.19% |
| Other | 7.73% |
Gender
Male (32.9%)
Female (67.1%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 82% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Arts Festival and Jubilee Day Convocation
Homecoming, Spring Arts Festival and Jubilee Day Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, State Clubs, Class organizations, Greek Fraternities and Sororities and University Choir
Student Government Association, State Clubs, Class organizations, Greek Fraternities and Sororities and University Choir
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | | No |
| Cross-country Running | | | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | | | No |
| Track And Field | | | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | | No |
| Cross-country Running | | | No |
| Softball | | | No |
| Tennis | | | No |
| Track And Field | | | No |
| Volleyball | | | No |
Fisk University