More selective than 97% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
52% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 25% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fisk University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Fisk University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fisk University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 720 |
| SAT math | 570 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1140 | 1510 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fisk University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 37% | 570–720 | 570–790 | 19–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 590–700 | 570–780 | 20–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fisk University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Fisk University has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | 6% | 94% | $15,846 |
| 2 | Fisk University | 37% | 30% | $32,020 |
| 3 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 42% | 74% | $18,976 |
| 4 | Rhodes College | 50% | 85% | $28,585 |
| 5 | The University of the South | 57% | 80% | $27,872 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | 60% | 71% | $21,574 |
| 7 | Bethel University | 60% | 35% | $12,595 |
| 8 | Union University | 60% | 66% | $27,171 |
| 9 | Maryville College | 61% | 50% | $19,360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Fisk University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fisk University admissions questions
What is the Fisk University acceptance rate?
Fisk University accepts 37% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,622 of 7,982 applicants were admitted.
Does Fisk University require the SAT or ACT?
Fisk University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 52% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 25% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fisk University?
The middle 50% of Fisk University enrolled first-year students scored 1140–1510 on the SAT and 19–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fisk University?
7% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (320 of 4,622).
Is Fisk University getting harder to get into?
Fisk University accepted 37% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fisk University overview