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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fisk University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

80
%
Acceptance rate
July 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Fisk University?

80%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Fisk accepted 80% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,004 people applied and 2,431 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1705 / 2064 (83%)
Men
726 / 940 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fisk University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Fisk University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Fisk University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Fisk considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fisk University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended Fisk were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Fisk is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

52%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

25%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
780
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1090
75th Percentile
1450

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Fisk University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 15
Regular admission deadline

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