Fisk University

Fisk University was originally established as the Fisk School in 1866. On August 22, 1867, it was incorporated as Fisk University. The institute sits on a 42-acre campus in Nashville, Tennessee. More than 800 students enroll in Fisk University every year.

A large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are offered by Fisk University. Students can choose from courses in the fields of art, biology, business administration, computer science, English, mathematics, nursing, religious studies and Spanish, among others. Pre-professional programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, teacher certification and business administration are also available.

Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Phi Omega, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Eta Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho, Delta Mu Delta and Zeta Phi Beta are some of the Greek organizations at Fisk. Other associations include the African Students Association, the Environmental Club, the International Students Association, INROADS Student Organization, Wake The Fisk Up and the Women of Perfection.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in science, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and mathematics.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Fisk is a historically black college.

Student enrollment was 814 in 2007-2008 (830 full-time equivalent).

About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Fisk participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Fisk provides on-campus housing for 775 of its 830 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Division III Independents for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: