Fisk University (220181)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,320

3.33% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,836

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

57.9%

7,982 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,005

96% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.5%

67 Graduates

About

Fisk University (220181) is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Fisk University (220181) were General Biological Sciences (33 degrees awarded), General Business (25 degrees), and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2023, 131 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fisk University (220181). 79.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (121 degrees), 30.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University (220181) is $22,320, which is $−6,960 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fisk University (220181) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 196 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fisk University (220181) is $22,320, which is $6,960 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,836.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Fisk University (220181) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,320

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fisk University (220181) was $22,320. The cost of tuition at Fisk University (220181) is $−6,960 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fisk University (220181) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,836

2023 Value

3.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fisk University (220181) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,836. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fisk University (220181) grew by 3.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fisk University (220181) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,500

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fisk University (220181) was of $11,500 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 11.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fisk University (220181) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Fisk University (220181) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fisk University (220181) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fisk University (220181) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 196 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fisk University (220181) received 7,982 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.82% annual growth. Out of those 7,982 applicants, 4,622 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,005 students enrolled at Fisk University (220181) in 2023. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fisk University (220181) has an overall enrollment yield of 6.92%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,622

Accepted Out of 7,982

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fisk University (220181) was 57.9% (4,622 admissions from 7,982 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 9.82%, while admissions declined by 10.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fisk University (220181) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

52% of enrolled first-time students at Fisk University (220181) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fisk University (220181) had a total enrollment of 1,005 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University (220181) is 965 students and the part-time enrollment is 40. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Fisk University (220181) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fisk University (220181), both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% Black or African American, 1.09% Asian, 0.995% Two or More Races, and 0.697% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Fisk University (220181) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (56.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (0.943%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (39.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

96%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fisk University (220181) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,005 students. The full-time enrollment at Fisk University (220181) is 965 and the part-time enrollment is 40. This means that 96% of students enrolled at Fisk University (220181) are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fisk University (220181) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fisk University (220181) was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Fisk University (220181) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fisk University (220181) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
827 enrolled students
Asian
11 enrolled students
Two or More Races
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fisk University (220181) is 82.3% Black or African American, 1.09% Asian, 0.995% Two or More Races, and 0.697% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 88 students (8.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 77 more women than men received degrees from Fisk University (220181). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fisk University (220181) is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 30.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fisk University (220181) is General Biological Sciences (33 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (25 degrees) and General Psychology (23 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fisk University (220181), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (44 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), and Physical Sciences (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University (220181) are Physicians (514,393 people), Other managers (349,795 people), Postsecondary teachers (330,455 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (311,722 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (260,407 people).

The most specialized majors at Fisk University (220181) in 2023 are Biology (44 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), Physical Sciences (5 degrees), English (4 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University (220181) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fisk University (220181) are Biology (44 degrees awarded), Psychology (23 degrees), Physical Sciences (5 degrees), English (4 degrees), and History (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fisk University (220181) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fisk University (220181).

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
33 degrees awarded
General Business
25 degrees awarded
General Psychology
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fisk University (220181) was General Biological Sciences with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fisk University (220181) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

104

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University (220181), which is 0.26 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (104).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fisk University (220181) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University (220181) in General Business, which is 0.667 times less than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Fisk University (220181) in General Biological Sciences, which is 10.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Fisk University (220181) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fisk University (220181) is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
121 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fisk University (220181) is black or african american (121 degrees awarded). There were 30.3 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (4 degrees).

3.05% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fisk University (220181) is black or african american female (97 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (24 degrees).

Operations

Fisk University (220181) has an endowment valued at nearly $37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.2M (5.94%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Fisk University (220181) had a total salary expenditure of 39M. Fisk University (220181) employs 25 Associate professors, 16 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Fisk University (220181) are Female Associate professor (13), Male Associate professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University (220181) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Management, with 20 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$37M

2023 Endowment

19.1%

growth from 2022

Fisk University (220181) has an endowment valued at about $37M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fisk University (220181) grew 19.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.4M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fisk University (220181) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.3M

2023 Salaries

9.91%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fisk University (220181) paid a median of $14.3M in salaries, which represents 36.7% of their overall expenditure ($39M) and a 9.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 16.4% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fisk University (220181) paid a total of $4.04M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fisk University (220181) were Associate professor with 25 employees, Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fisk University (220181) were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Management with 20 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fisk University (220181) was Female Associate professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fisk University (220181).

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