Fisk University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2741 United States of America #610

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Institution Info

Founded: 1866
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 780 students
Faculty: 216
Endowment: $26.1M
Website: https://www.fisk.edu/

About

Fisk University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1866. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 780 students, an endowment of $26.1M, a member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2741 · Ranked	61,31

Research Output via OpenAlex

103

h-index

85,788

Citations

2,204

Publications

1,648

i10-index

1,70

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Motto

"Her sons and daughters are forever on the altar"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fisk University's global ranking?

Fisk University is ranked #2,741 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #610 position.

When was Fisk University founded?

Fisk University was founded in 1866, making it 160 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Fisk University?

Fisk University has a student body of approximately 780 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is Fisk University's research output?

Fisk University has produced 2,204 research publications with 85,788 total citations and an h-index of 103, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Fisk University's endowment?

Fisk University has an endowment of approximately $26.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.