More selective than 97% of Tennessee colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $39,450. College Scorecard.
Higher than 8% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 12% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 32% of Tennessee colleges we cover and 27% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Fisk University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 7,982 applicants, Fisk University admitted 4,622 and 320 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1510 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fisk University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Fisk University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Fisk University took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Tennessee. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,647 | $115,564 | 10.6 years |
| $30–48k | $32,474 | $135,741 | 12.4 years |
| $48–75k | $34,204 | $142,973 | 13.1 years |
| $75–110k | $34,974 | $146,191 | 13.4 years |
| $110k+ | $26,678 | $111,514 | 10.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($45,454) minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $10,936 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Fisk University majors, earnings & careers
Fisk University offers 22 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at Fisk University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $63,733 | $26,120 |
| Psychology | $57,147 | $26,500 |
| Biology | $50,768 | — |
Quick list of all 22 majors
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$50,768
- Business—
- Business Administration$63,733
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Criminal Justice—
- Data Science—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- History—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$57,147
- Sociology—
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Nashville
Overall prices in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,798. Housing costs 5% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 55 inches of rain a year, 5 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Davidson County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Davidson County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Fisk University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Tennessee by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | 37% | $32,020 | 30% | $45,454 | This school |
| Bethel University | 60% | $12,595 | 35% | $47,482 | |
| Lane College | — | $10,904 | 18% | $31,670 | |
| Maryville College | 61% | $19,360 | 50% | $49,279 | |
| Bryan College-Dayton | — | $20,614 | 50% | $54,434 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Fisk University would cost you $19,425 more per year than Bethel University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Fisk University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$7,146).
- Bethel University gives aided families $11,178 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Tennessee resident | Fisk University | Bethel University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $25,858 | $18,712 | +$7,146 |
| Books & supplies | $2,000 | $1,288 | +$712 |
| Housing & meals | $11,698 | $10,537 | +$1,161 |
| Personal & travel | $3,500 | $1,920 | +$1,580 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,606 | −$1,254 | −$2,352 |
| Sticker price | $39,450 | $31,203 | +$8,247 |
| Average grants | −$7,430 | −$18,608 | +$11,178 |
| You pay | $32,020 | $12,595 | +$19,425 |
“+” means Fisk University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Fisk University
What is the Fisk University acceptance rate?
Fisk University accepts 37% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 4,622 of 7,982 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1510 on the SAT or 19–24 on the ACT.
How much does Fisk University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $39,450 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $32,020 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $27,647 and families earning $110k+ pay $26,678.
How much do Fisk University graduates earn?
Former Fisk University students earn a median $45,454 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Fisk University graduation rate?
30% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year.
How long does a Fisk University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Fisk University costs about $142,973 after grants ($34,204 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $45,454 ten years after starting, $10,936 more than high school graduates in Tennessee ($34,518), so the cost is repaid in 13.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Fisk University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/fisk-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).