Fisk University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 950 students.
About This School
Fisk University is a private nonprofit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee with approximately 950 undergraduate students enrolled. Fisk University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $26,135 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Fisk University is a private historically black liberal arts college in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1866 and its 40-acre (16 ha) campus is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 44% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who enroll actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. That said, the relatively low median debt of $14,250 at graduation limits financial risk, and Fisk's historic HBCU identity, tight-knit community of roughly 950 students, and Nashville location offer genuine value for students who thrive in a small, mission-driven environment. Worth considering if you're drawn to the HBCU experience and have a clear plan to stay enrolled — but go in with eyes open about the retention challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (950 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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