by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Fisk University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total published cost of attendance at Fisk University stands at about $37,653.00 annually.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $25,858.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,795.00 |
| Total cost | $37,653.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,653.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,430.00 |
| Net price | $30,223.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,653.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,803.00 |
| Net price | $25,850.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising at a recent average of 4.1% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Freshman year | $26,919.00 | $31,473.00 | $39,210.00 |
| Senior year | $30,399.00 | $35,542.00 | $44,279.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $114,543.00 | $133,920.00 | $166,842.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $43,637.00 | $51,019.00 | $63,561.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,318.00 | $1,541.00 | $1,920.00 |
| Total amount paid | $158,179.00 | $184,938.00 | $230,403.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Freshman year | $26,919.00 | $31,473.00 | $39,210.00 |
| Senior year | $28,032.00 | $32,775.00 | $40,832.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $54,952.00 | $64,248.00 | $80,042.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,935.00 | $24,476.00 | $30,493.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $632.00 | $739.00 | $921.00 |
| Total amount paid | $75,886.00 | $88,724.00 | $110,536.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $32,020.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $26,135.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,410.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $24,865.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,075.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $35,437.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,281.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Fisk University Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
Typical debt at graduation from Fisk University is $14,250.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,500.00 |
| 25th | $10,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $32,500.00 |
| 90th | $40,500.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,000.00 |
| Middle income | $14,005.00 |
| High income | $23,750.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $13,880.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $21,500.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Fisk University amounts to $-7,445.00.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Fisk University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 6.8% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Fisk University add up to $121,617,875.00 across 5,197 loan recipients.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Fisk University, think through the questions below:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.