Fisk University
Fisk University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Nashville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 701 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 135 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 109 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fisk University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $19,624, and fees were $1,856. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,624 and $1,856 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students701 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1930 - Current |
Admission
45%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 940 to 1260 |
| ACT | 16 to 22 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $817/credit | |
| In State Students | $817/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $817/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,106/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,106/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,106/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $36,765 | $36,765 | $36,765 |
| ADN | 70 | $57,190 | $57,190 | $57,190 |
| BSN | 125 | $102,125 | $102,125 | $102,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $55,300 | $55,300 | $55,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Fisk University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 65% | $4,831 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $3,002 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $5,490 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $9,670 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $6,620 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $18,581 |
$29,238
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$27,658 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,772 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$27,567 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$32,792 |
| Over $110,000$20,980 |
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Student Population
664
Undergrads
37
Graduates
475
Women
226
Men
95%
Full-time
5%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
83% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
White |
1% |
|
Asian |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
