Fisk University Demographics & Diversity Overview

84%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
12%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fisk University has a diverse student body with 84% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
0.3%(3)
Hispanic
2.2%(19)
African American
86.6%(761)
Asian
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
1.7%(15)
Unknown
9.0%(79)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color84%
Total Enrollment1,096
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

Fisk University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fisk University has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.0%(334)
Women
68.0%(711)

Gender Statistics

Men334

30% of total enrollment

Women711

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fisk University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(2)
18-19
21.6%(205)
20-21
46.5%(442)
22-24
28.2%(268)
25+
3.5%(33)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
43.6%(24)
25+
56.4%(31)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fisk University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 29% in-state residents, 59% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
29.0%(91)
Out-of-State
58.9%(185)
International
12.1%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State91

29% of student body

Out-of-State185

59% of student body

International38

12% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

84%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age