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Founded in 1866, shortly after the end of the Civil War, Fisk University is a historically Black university, and is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville, Tennessee. Fisk's outstanding faculty and students continue to enhance the University's national reputation for academic excellence, which is validated year after year by the leading third party reviewers, as well as, by the pool of talented applicants and the large percentage of alumni who complete graduate or professional degrees and become leaders and scholars in their fields.
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Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

First-Year Students are those students who are still attending high school and/or are also enrolled in college courses (dual-enrolled) and have not yet graduated from high school.

To aid you in the completion of your admission file, please be sure that the following items below are submitted to our office. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

  • Official Application for Admission
  • Official SAT/ACT test scores (optional)
  • Official High School Transcript(s)
  • Evaluated High School Transcript- International Student Only

Transfer

Transfer students are those students that have attended high school, graduated, and have attended or are now attending a two or four-year institution.

If you are a transfer student, please submit the following information to apply:

 
  • If you have under 30 earned credit hours, the following items are required along with the above:
    • Final Official High School Transcript(s)
    • Official SAT/ACT scores (optional)

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Additional information

Fisk Rewards Academic Merit

Fisk University offers merit-based scholarships to help academically talented students cover the cost of their education as University resources permit. In addition to a competitive academic record, students interested in merit-based awards should also present a record of demonstrated leadership and community service.

Scholarships are not guaranteed and there is no separate application. Students are evaluated on the strength of their admission application in comparison against the applicant pool. Priority scholarship consideration occurs during the Early Action cycles.

Only students with complete admission files will be considered for scholarship opportunities.

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Discover the rich history, academic excellence, and vibrant community at Fisk University! Visiting our campus is the best way to experience the Fisk difference—tour our historic grounds and learn about the opportunities that await you. Come see why Fisk is the perfect place to start your future! Schedule your visit today!

As a Music major, I have been afforded many opportunities to perform both on stages around campus and so many off-campus. Being away from home can challenging but, I can truly say, the administration and professors were gracious and kind in helping me to navigate these obstacles.