- Acceptance rate: 37% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–720 reading and writing, 570–790 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–24 composite
- Average net price: $19,836 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Fisk University reported: an acceptance rate of 37% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fisk University reviews each application.
Fisk University GPA requirements
Fisk University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fisk University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Fisk University acceptance rate
Fisk University admitted 4,274 of 11,421 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 37%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fisk University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Nashville, Tennessee, with 1,035 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Fisk University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 650 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 770 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1200 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Fisk University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Fisk University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,836 a year at Fisk University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Fisk University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Fisk University admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Fisk University?
A lot: Fisk University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Fisk University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Fisk University admitted 37% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Fisk University?
Fisk University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Fisk University students have?
The middle 50% of Fisk University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–720 in reading and writing and 570–790 in math; ACT composite 19–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
Fisk University's acceptance rate was 37% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,274 of 11,421 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Fisk University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Fisk University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fisk University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 33% sent SAT scores and 66% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Fisk University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,836 a year at Fisk University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Fisk University if a parent went there?
Yes. Fisk University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Fisk University accept AP credit?
Yes. Fisk University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Fisk University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fisk UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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