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Fisk is found in Nashville, TN. Nashville is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at Fisk.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Fisk is known for its programs in mathematics, science, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 36% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Fisk has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 814 in 2007 at the school. Fisk has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Fisk offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Fisk values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Fisk University provides a rich academic experience steeped in the liberal arts tradition. Our faculty, staff and students exhibit a passion for learning and personal growth. We are committed to ethical leadership and engagement in our local and global communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Fisk University
1000 17th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37208-4501
General Phone: (615) 329-8500
http://www.fisk.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 47 | sociology, political science, English, history, Spanish language, general studies |
| Science | 39 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 25 | business |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | music teaching, special ed |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Fisk in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 148 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 4 |
Fisk is a historically black college.
In 2007, Fisk had a total enrollment of 814 students (783 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Fisk offers campus housing for 750 of its 783 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,473 | 884 | 36% | 269 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,620 |
| Room and board | $ 7,430 |
| Room charge | $ 4,310 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,350 |
Financial Aid:
Fisk participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349000)
Fisk has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $48,333 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $48,991 | 3 | $48,552 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $50,033 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $47,727 | 5 | $46,731 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $76,313 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $55,323 | 9 | $49,707 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $46,315 | 6 | $41,295 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $32,500 | 4 | $34,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $55,343 | 19 | $43,797 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fisk Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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