Tennessee State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Nashville, TN

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$7,854

Avg in-state tuition

$20,574

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Tennessee State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,000, and admissions are selective. The university offers 38 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 26%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,854, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,574.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

64% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

26% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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8k

Students enrolled

52%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

74%

White

16%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

20

Total Online Enrollment

3,954

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 18% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 67% online

Master's Check Bold 26% online

Doctorate Check Bold 43% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,854 $20,574
Graduate $9,276 $19,752

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $2,900
On-campus room and board $7,612
On-campus other expenses $3,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $7,612
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,900

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,266 $34,986
Off-campus without family $22,266 $34,986
Off-campus with family $12,654 $25,374

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

70%

State Grant Aid

33%

Institution Grant Aid

53%

Pell Grant

69%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,924
State Grant Aid $4,412
Institution Grant Aid $7,283
Pell Grant Aid $5,355

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

11

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

12

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

15

History

BA

MA

DOC

16

History

BA

MA

DOC

17

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

18

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC