Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Tennessee State University is a four-year, public school located in Nashville, TN.
It is a historically black college.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Tennessee State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

70% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,660 applied, 6,773 accepted, and 880 enrolled in Tennessee State.
276 men and 604 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

960 SAT, 19 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 960 and ACT score is 19. The SAT score of 960 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8809601050
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460500540
Math420460510
ACT Score
Composite161921
Math151719
English141821
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,616 for Tennessee residents and $22,416 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $11,188 for Tennessee residents and $23,808 for others.
Tuition has increased by 0.59% compared to last year at Tennessee State University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

6,758 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $12,976.
For freshmen, 3,348 students (94%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $15,589.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,310 students enrolled Tennessee State in 2025.
By gender, 2,183 men and 4,127 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,057 undergraduate and 1,253 graduate students.
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86 Major Programs

  • 13 programs through online
  • 33 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Tennessee State is 34% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The retention rate is 33% for full-time and 33% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
34%
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate
33%
Students to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 542 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Tennessee State and the average faculty salary is $79,675. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
There are 1,505 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,590.
Number of Faculties
542
Average Faculty Salary
$79,675
Number of Staffs
1,505
Average Staff Salary
$66,590

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Tennessee State University is a member of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
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