Fisk University Acceptance Rate
Nashville, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,982
- Admitted
- 4,622
- Yield
- 6.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fisk University's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.5% in 2014–15 to 57.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,544 to 7,982 (+214%) over that period.
Its 57.9% rate makes Fisk University more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (65.1% for women vs 49.1% for men, a 16-point gap). Fisk University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 6.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,544 | 2,123 | 83.5% | 225 |
| 2015–16 | 3,004 | 2,431 | 80.9% | 216 |
| 2016–17 | 3,793 | 2,976 | 78.5% | 124 |
| 2017–18 | 2,801 | 1,272 | 45.4% | 135 |
| 2018–19 | 1,894 | 1,354 | 71.5% | 293 |
| 2019–20 | 3,034 | 2,834 | 93.4% | 327 |
| 2020–21 | 6,345 | 4,217 | 66.5% | 251 |
| 2021–22 | 4,281 | 2,616 | 61.1% | 297 |
| 2022–23 | 7,268 | 5,158 | 71% | 323 |
| 2023–24 | 7,982 | 4,622 | 57.9% | 320 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,195 | 3,380 | 65.1% |
| Men | 2,530 | 1,242 | 49.1% |
| Unknown | 257 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–700 | 52% |
| SAT Math | 570–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 25% |
How Fisk University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fisk University's acceptance rate?
Fisk University's acceptance rate is 57.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,622 admitted of 7,982 applicants).
Is Fisk University test optional?
Fisk University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fisk University?
Fisk University received 7,982 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,622.
What SAT score do you need for Fisk University?
Admitted students at Fisk University typically scored 590–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fisk University getting harder to get into?
Fisk University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.5% in 2014–15 to 57.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fisk.edu/.