Fisk University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,880

6.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,595

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

37.4%

11,421 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,059

96.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

29.9%

82 Graduates

About

Fisk University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fisk University were General Biological Sciences (37 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (19 degrees), and General Psychology (13 degrees).

In 2024, 135 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fisk University. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (125 degrees), 125 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University is $23,880, which is $−4,298 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University is $23,880, which is $4,298 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,595.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Fisk University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,880

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fisk University was $23,880. The cost of tuition at Fisk University is $−4,298 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fisk University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,595

2024 Value

6.26%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Fisk University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,595. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Fisk University grew by 6.26%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,698

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fisk University was of $11,698 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.72% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fisk University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Fisk University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.13% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Fisk University received 11,421 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 43.1% annual growth. Out of those 11,421 applicants, 4,274 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 37.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,059 students enrolled at Fisk University in 2024. 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fisk University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.75%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

37.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,274

Accepted Out of 11,421

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fisk University was 37.4% (4,274 admissions from 11,421 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 57.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 43.1%, while admissions declined by 7.53%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage (2024)

123

Scores Submitted (2024)

33% of enrolled first-time students at Fisk University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fisk University had a total enrollment of 1,059 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University is 1,024 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Fisk University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fisk University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% Black or African American, 6.7% Asian, 1.23% Two or More Races, 0.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0944% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0944% White, and 0.0944% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fisk University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.1%) and Asian Male (3.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (51.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.26%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fisk University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,059 students. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University is 1,024 and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 96.7% of students enrolled at Fisk University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fisk University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fisk University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Fisk University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fisk University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
837 enrolled students
Asian
71 enrolled students
Two or More Races
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fisk University is 79% Black or African American, 6.7% Asian, 1.23% Two or More Races, 0.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.0944% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.0944% White, and 0.0944% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 47 more women than men received degrees from Fisk University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fisk University is black or african american (125 degrees awarded). There were 125 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fisk University is General Biological Sciences (37 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (19 degrees) and General Psychology (13 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fisk University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Biology (48 degrees), and Math & Statistics (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Physicians (519,928 people), Other managers (336,741 people), Postsecondary teachers (310,363 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (263,836 people), and Other Physical Scientists (201,595 people).

The most specialized majors at Fisk University in 2024 are Physical Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Biology (48 degrees), Math & Statistics (4 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Fisk University are Physical Sciences (14 degrees awarded), Biology (48 degrees), Math & Statistics (4 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Elementary & secondary schools (788,170 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (763,137 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (702,231 people), Computer Systems Design (292,389 people), and Outpatient care centers (286,966 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fisk University.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
19 degrees awarded
General Psychology
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fisk University was General Biological Sciences with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fisk University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (91).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fisk University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 1.71 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University in General Biological Sciences, which is 4.75 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from Fisk University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
125 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fisk University is black or african american (125 degrees awarded). There were 125 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

6.67% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
94 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
92 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fisk University is black or african american female (97 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (94 degrees).

Operations

Fisk University has an endowment valued at nearly $41.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.49M (8.46%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Fisk University had a total salary expenditure of 44.7M. Fisk University employs 28 Associate professors, 16 Assistant professors and 12 Instructors. Most academics at Fisk University are Female Associate professor (17), Male Assistant professor (12), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$41.3M

2024 Endowment

11.5%

growth from 2023

Fisk University has an endowment valued at about $41.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Fisk University grew 11.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.19M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fisk University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.7M

2024 Salaries

9.69%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Fisk University paid a median of $15.7M in salaries, which represents 35.2% of their overall expenditure ($44.7M) and a 9.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.91% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Fisk University paid a total of $4.04M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University were Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

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