Applying to Fisk

Acceptance RateSAT Median
57.91% 1,330
Fisk University's acceptance rate is 57.91% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,982 students applied and 4,622 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Fisk's acceptance rate is the 8th lowest among 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,330 and the ACT score is 22 at Fisk. Fisk's SAT score ranks 3rd out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Fisk, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Fisk University is 57.91% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 6.92%. 2,530 men and 5,195 women applied to Fisk and 1,242 men and 3,380 women students were accepted.
Among them, 97 men and 223 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Fisk.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Fisk
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,9822,5305,1950257
Admitted4,6221,2423,38000
Enrolled3209722300
Acceptance Rate 57.91%49.09%65.06%-0.00%
Yield 6.92%7.81%6.60%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Fisk University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 98 students (52% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 79 students (25%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Fisk.
The median SAT score is 1,330 with 635 SAT EBRW and 695 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 590. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 780 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Fisk. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Fisk University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,283, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Fisk
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total116013301480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing590635700
SAT Math570695780
ACT Composite202225
ACT Math172023
ACT English212226
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Fisk University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 320 first-year students enrolled in Fisk. The proportion of full-time students is 98.13% and part-time students is 1.88%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 30.31% and women students is 69.69%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fisk.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Fisk
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total3209722300
Full-time3149422000
Part-time63300
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Fisk. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fisk University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Fisk Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Fisk.
Admission Information for Applying to Fisk
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.fisk.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.fisk.edu/admissions/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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