Nashville, TN
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 36 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 58% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,034 | 2,834 | 327 | 93% |
| 2020 | 6,345 | 4,217 | 251 | 66% |
| 2021 | 4,281 | 2,616 | 297 | 61% |
| 2022 | 7,268 | 5,158 | 323 | 71% |
| 2023 | 7,982 | 4,622 | 320 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,380 of 5,195 women and 1,242 of 2,530 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Fisk University has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,622 of 7,982 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
7,982 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 320 enrolled.
No. Fisk University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 36 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 58% — it has become more selective.