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 2022 tuition & fees of Tennessee State University is $8,336 for Tennessee residents and $21,692 for out-of-state students. 83% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,690.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,615 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 |
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Tennessee State University are $8,336 for in-state students and $21,692 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $10,732 for in-state students and $22,836 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $7,711 for Tennessee residents and $21,652 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $11,092 for Tennessee residents and $24,999 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 | $8,336 | $21,692 |
| Graduate | $10,732 | $22,836 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,711 | $21,652 |
| Graduate | $11,092 | $24,999 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2022 Key Stats
The average graduation rate is 26%. Total 7,615 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 » | 26% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 64%(full-time), 53% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 7,615 (6,000 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,690 |
| 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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