Fisk University

Fisk University is a mid-size private non-profit liberal arts college located in Nashville, Tennessee, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,035. The curriculum is structured around a broad-based liberal arts and sciences education, emphasizing critical thinking, written communication, and interdisciplinary inquiry with close faculty-student engagement across small classes. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Tennessee postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 37% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 37% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $34,204 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 35%, 10 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $45,454. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.