
Fisk University experienced a significant decline in its acceptance rate over the last few years. For the application year 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 57.9%, down from 71.0% in 2022 and 61.1% in 2021. Notably, the acceptance rate was as high as 93.4% in 2019, indicating a dramatic reduction in acceptance rates as applicant numbers grew, with 7,982 applicants in 2023 compared to just 3,034 in 2019. The trend suggests increasing selectivity at Fisk, with a tighter admission process reflected in the latest figures.