Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Nashville, TN. It 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 2021 tuition & fees of Tennessee State University is $9,012 for Tennessee residents and $21,732 for out-of-state students. 78% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,216.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,774 and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $39,800. The salary range after graduation from Tennessee State varies by field of study and the average salary range $25,500 to $53,000.
Directory Information
| Address | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 615-963-5000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Sevices |
| School Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Tennessee State University are $9,012 for in-state students and $21,732 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2021 tuition and fees are $10,384 for in-state students and $20,860 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $9,012 for Tennessee residents and $21,732 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $9,554 for Tennessee residents and $18,322 for out-of-state students.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $39,800. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $53,000 after graduating.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,012 | $21,732 |
| Graduate | $10,384 | $20,860 |
*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,012 | $21,732 |
| Graduate | $9,554 | $18,322 |
The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2021 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 32%. Total 7,774 students are attending 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 the next table.
| Graduation Rate » | 32% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Retention Rate | 64%(full-time), 59% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 7,774 (6,121 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,216 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $39,800 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $25,500 - $53,000 |
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 designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The 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 several 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 |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Tennessee State University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 3,745. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,000.
| 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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