Tennessee State University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Tennessee State University
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Nashville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,375, and admissions are selective. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,128, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $20,484.
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
53% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*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-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
9k
Students enrolled
49%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
15%
Unknown
0%
Black
73%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
23
Total Online Enrollment
3,926
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.49% online, 51% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
72% On-campus
28% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's19% online
Graduate Certificate60% online
Master's36% online
Doctorate14% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
59%
State Grant Aid
22%
Institution Grant Aid
46%
Pell Grant
52%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$27k
Average student debtafter 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
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields. | |||
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Education. | |||
| 8 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 9 | Engineering. | |||
| 10 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 11 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 12 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 15 | History | |||
| 16 | History. | |||
| 17 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 18 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 19 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 20 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 21 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 23 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 24 | Psychology. | |||
| 25 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 26 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 27 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 28 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.