Fisk University Admission
Acceptance Rate
70.97%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
6.26%
Freshmen Enrollment
323
SAT Scores
1,269
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,268 students have applied and 5,158 students have allowed to admit to Fisk University (Acceptance rate: 70.97%). Fisk's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 6.26 % where 323 students have finally enrolled out of 5,158 admitted students.
Fisk acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Fisk enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
How to Apply to Fisk University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Fisk.
| Admission | www.fisk.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.fisk.edu/admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.fisk.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/netpricecalculator/#/step-3-1 |
| Disability Service | www.fisk.edu/services-resources/academic-excellence-student-performance/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Fisk and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Fisk University is 1,269 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Fisk University | 1,269 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee | 1,121 | 68 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Fisk University, 112 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,269 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 659 | 780 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,269 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Fisk University, 96 students submitted ACT scores (30% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Fisk Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Fisk University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |