Fisk University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,928

3.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,582

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.17%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.1%

4,281 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

942

95.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.2%

94 Graduates

About

Fisk University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fisk University were General Biological Sciences (20 degrees awarded), General Business (16 degrees), and General Psychology (13 degrees).

In 2021, 105 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fisk University. 65.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (89 degrees), 44.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University is $20,928, which is $−7,577 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University is $20,928, which is $−7,577 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,582.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Fisk University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,928

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fisk University was $20,928. The cost of tuition at Fisk University is $−7,577 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fisk University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,582

2021 Value

19.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fisk University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,582. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fisk University grew by 19.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,112

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fisk University was of $11,112 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.98% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fisk University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Fisk University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.32% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.17%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fisk University was 3.17%, which represents 6 out of the 189 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fisk University received 4,281 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 32.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,281 applicants, 2,616 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.1% acceptance rate.

There were 942 students enrolled at Fisk University in 2021. 35% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fisk University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,616

Accepted Out of 4,281

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fisk University was 61.1% (2,616 admissions from 4,281 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 32.5%, while admissions declined by −38%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fisk University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

35%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

35% of enrolled first-time students at Fisk University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fisk University had a total enrollment of 942 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University is 897 students and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 95.2% of students enrolled at Fisk University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fisk University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.955% White, and 0.531% Asian.

Students enrolled at Fisk University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.7%) and Two or More Races Female (1.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.5%), followed by White Female (13%) and Black or African American Male (8.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fisk University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 942 students. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University is 897 and the part-time enrollment is 45. This means that 95.2% of students enrolled at Fisk University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fisk University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fisk University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Fisk University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fisk University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
710 enrolled students
Two or More Races
17 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fisk University is 75.4% Black or African American, 1.8% Two or More Races, 1.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.955% White, and 0.531% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 79 students (8.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 33 more women than men received degrees from Fisk University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fisk University is black or african american (89 degrees awarded). There were 44.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fisk University is General Biological Sciences (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (16 degrees) and General Psychology (13 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fisk University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Biology (25 degrees), and English (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Physicians (500,841 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (336,253 people), Postsecondary teachers (328,413 people), Other managers (318,422 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (252,623 people).

The most specialized majors at Fisk University in 2021 are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Biology (25 degrees), English (5 degrees), Psychology (15 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Fisk University are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Biology (25 degrees), English (5 degrees), Psychology (15 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University are Elementary & secondary schools (844,708 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (714,781 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (707,330 people), Offices of physicians (262,933 people), and Outpatient care centers (240,006 people).

The most specialized majors at Fisk University are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Biology (25 degrees), English (5 degrees), Psychology (15 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fisk University.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
20 degree-majors awarded
General Business
16 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fisk University was General Biological Sciences with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fisk University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University, which is 0.522 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (69).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fisk University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University in General Studies, which is 7 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University in General Biological Sciences, which is 9 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Fisk University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fisk University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
89 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fisk University is black or african american (89 degrees awarded). There were 44.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2 degrees).

3.81% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fisk University is black or african american female (61 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (28 degrees).

Operations

Fisk University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.81M (14.3%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Fisk University had a total salary expenditure of 31.3M. Fisk University employs 22 Associate professors, 13 Assistant professors and 8 Instructors. Most academics at Fisk University are Female Associate professor (13), Male Associate professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University are: Management, with 22 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 13 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$33.7M

2021 Endowment

29%

growth from 2020

Fisk University has an endowment valued at about $33.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Fisk University grew 29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $18.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fisk University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.8M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Fisk University paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($31.3M) and a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fisk University paid a total of $3.11M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 21% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fisk University were Associate professor with 22 employees, Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Instructor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University were Management with 22 employees, Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 13 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fisk University was Female Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fisk University.