Welcome!

Fisk University values students as members of a learning community where academic excellence is the imperative. Fisk University provides a rich and supportive environment that allows students to reach their highest potential academically, socio-culturally, and personally. In this Bulletin, you will have the opportunity to explore life at Fisk from academic, cultural, historical and social perspectives.

Nestled in the gently rolling hills of Nashville – the #1 Smartest Place to Live according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine – Fisk is a small and magnificent liberal arts college with a long history of academic excellence, supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic teaching faculty.

The student to instructor ratio of 13:1 permits the faculty to provide individual attention to our students and to instill in students a thirst for lifelong learning. From this solid foundation, faculty at the University groom students to become ethical custodians of the human family and to develop a strong consciousness for global and community engagement.

The University also offers offer students the opportunity to participate in scholarly research, internships and/or to earn dual and/or joint degrees with other renowned colleges and universities like Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University, and Case Western Reserve University. Study abroad and student exchange programs are also integral components of our institution. In addition, extracurricular activities abound and are tailored to students’ interests, personal growth, moral responsibility and social awareness.