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Fisk University

Nashville, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$33,604

Acceptance Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

49%

Annual Tuition

$24,298

At a Glance

Total Students

950

Retention Rate

73%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

53%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Fisk University is a private, non-profit institution in Nashville with a student body of approximately 950. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 57.9% of applicants. The retention rate is 72.8%, and the graduation rate is 49.1%. The in-state tuition cost is $24,298.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $28,698, increasing to $33,604 after five years and $45,454 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. Over half of the students, 52.9%, receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$29k

1 YEAR

$34k

5 YEARS

$45k

10 YEARS

Top 88% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Fisk University alumni earn a median of $28,698. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $33,604. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $45,454. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. Over half of the students, 52.9%, receive financial aid.

Fisk University has a student body of 950 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 57.9% and a graduation rate of 49.1%. The retention rate is 72.8%. The annual in-state tuition is $24,298.

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Campus Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN 37208-4501

Fisk University is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fisk University has an acceptance rate of 57.9%.