Fisk University
Nashville, Tennessee · Private · HBCU
Fisk University admitted 58% of 7,982 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1480 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 44% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Fisk University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- February 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- July 15, 2027
The application fee is $35, and Fisk University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Fisk University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,496 a year. After grants, students paid $19,836 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Fisk University’s acceptance rate?
Fisk University admitted 58% of applicants: 4,622 of 7,982 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Fisk University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due February 1, 2027, and regular decision is due July 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Fisk University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1480, with a median around 1330. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Fisk University’s application fee?
The application fee is $35 for 2026–27, and Fisk University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Fisk University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Fisk University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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