Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Nashville, TN. Tennessee State University is a historically black school. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,792 for Tennessee residents and $21,512 for out-of-state students. 4,951 students (76.11% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,216 at Tennessee State. The school has a total enrollment of 8,177 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).
Directory Information
| Address | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 615-963-5000 |
| WEB | www.tnstate.edu |
| Admission | www.tnstate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/tuition_calculator.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.tnstate.edu/records/veteran/ |
| Athletic | www.tnstate.edu/ir/ |
| Disability Service | www.tnstate.edu/disabilityservices |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2019 Tuition & Fees and 2020 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2019 tuition and fees are $8,792 for in-state students and $21,512 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2019 tuition and fees are $11,076 for in-state students and $22,716 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2020 tuition & fees are $9,941 for Tennessee residents and $21,899 for out-of-state students. The estimated 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $11,423 for Tennessee residents and $23,057 for out-of-state students.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school is $39,800.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,792 | $21,512 |
| Graduate | $11,076 | $22,716 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,941 | $21,899 |
| Graduate | $11,423 | $23,057 |
The estimation for 2019-2020 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2019 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 29%. Total 8,177 students are attending at the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in next table.
| Graduation Rate » | 29% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 58%(full-time), 63% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5.56% (18 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 8,177 (6,505 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,216 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $39,800 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Tennessee State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs which designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers . Next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Tennessee State provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Special Characteristics
Next table illustrates special characteristics of Tennessee State University.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | Yes |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 3,745 |
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