Fisk University's published cost of attendance is $39,450. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $27,647, middle-income families pay around $34,204, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,678.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $39,450 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,858 |
| Room and Board | $14,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,430 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $32,020 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $27,647 |
| $30–48k | $32,474 |
| $48–75k | $34,204 |
| $75–110k | $34,974 |
| $110k+ | $26,678 |
Fisk University's published cost of attendance is $39,450. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $27,647, middle-income families pay around $34,204, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,678. Azimuth ranks Fisk University #1305 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Fisk University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of cost for qualifying families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $42,991; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $58,830, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Fisk University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,830, placing Fisk University in the 39.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs below the $57,042 median at comparable institutions. Graduates earn about $2,408 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Fisk University in the 47.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to TN's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,130. Fisk University offers a concentrated program portfolio anchored in Biological Sciences. Biology, General is the largest program with 44 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,768, representing 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Business/Commerce, General and Psychology, General follow as substantial cohorts, with Psychology, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,147 — 1.1× the national benchmark. Political Science and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology and Molecular Biology round out the core program mix, each enrolling meaningful numbers of students. Azimuth ranks Fisk University #777 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
