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 2020 tuition & fees at 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 grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,216 at Tennessee State.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,774 and 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 | 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 |
2020 Tuition & Fees and 2021 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2020 tuition and fees are $9,012 for in-state students and $21,732 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2020 tuition and fees are $11,286 for in-state students and $23,750 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2021 tuition & fees are $9,238 for Tennessee residents and $21,954 for out-of-state students. The estimated 2021 graduate school tuition & fees are $11,500 for Tennessee residents and $24,831 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $53,000 after graduating from Tennessee State University.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,012 | $21,732 |
| Graduate | $11,286 | $23,750 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,238 | $21,954 |
| Graduate | $11,500 | $24,831 |
The estimation for 2020-2021 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2020 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 32%. Total 7,774 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 » | 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 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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