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Fisk University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

How Do You Compare to Fisk University’s Other Incoming Students?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Fisk University, located in Nashville, TN.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Fisk University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Fisk University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

What Admissions Statistics Mean for You

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: The Numbers Behind Student Admissions

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Selective (30-50%)
Acceptance Rate	37%

Admissions Numbers

Fisk University received 11,421 applications. Of those, 4,274 were admitted, and 374 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	11,421
Accepted	4,274
Enrolled	374
Enrolled Full-Time	359
Enrolled Part-Time	15

The acceptance rate at Fisk University is 37.4%. This level of selectivity means the school is moderately selective. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Fisk University: women are accepted at a rate of 41% versus 30% for men.

The enrollment percentage for Fisk University is 9%. This shows that 9% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 5% compared to 17% for men.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Here is the gender distribution for Fisk University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	4,030	7,371
Admitted	1,211	3,056
Enrolled	208	166

Standardized Test Scores

About 33% of admitted students at Fisk submitted their SAT scores (123 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 570 and 720. The middle 50% of Math scores landed between 570 and 790.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	570	720
Mathematics	570	790
Combined Total	1140	1510

Fisk got ACT scores from 66% of accepted students (246 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 19 and 24.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	19	24
English	16	24
Mathematics	16	23

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By EVula under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.