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Fisk is found in Nashville, Tennessee. 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 music, science, art studies, drama and performing arts, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Fisk maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 920 in 2005 at Fisk. The school has a large minority student population.
Fisk has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fisk offers students meal plans. The school 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 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
Admissions Phone: (615) 329-8665
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 329-8735
http://www.fisk.edu
Fisk awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | political science, English, sociology, history, Spanish language, general studies |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Business And Management | 26 | business |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | special ed |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music, music pedagogy |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Fisk in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 140 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 5 |
Fisk is a historically black college.
In 2005, Fisk had a total enrollment of 920 students (873 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 95% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 28% |
| Illinois | 13% |
| California | 13% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Kentucky | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Mississippi | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Fisk offers campus housing for 851 of its 873 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,643 | 1,310 | 80% | 214 | 16% |
| Men | 475 | 373 | 79% | 57 | 15% |
| Women | 1,168 | 937 | 80% | 157 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 47% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 329-8665
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,480 |
| Room and board | $ 6,730 |
| Room charge | $ 3,910 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,800 |
Financial Aid:
Fisk participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 349000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 329-8735
Fisk has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $67,308 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $51,583 | 12 | $46,859 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $40,588 | 6 | $39,821 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $40,945 | 6 | $30,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $50,257 | 25 | $40,669 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
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
Special Education and Teaching, 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 Pedagogy
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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