UNCF-Member Institution

Fisk University

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Fisk University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Fisk University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1866 in Nashville, Tennessee, Fisk University (Fisk) is the oldest institution of higher learning in Nashville. Fisk offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in humanities and behavioral social science and natural sciences and mathematics.

  • $73M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 523
    Jobs
  • $297.5M
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates