Tennessee State University

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About

Tennessee State University is a public four-year college in Nashville, TN, enrolling about 4,848 students.

It admits 70% of applicants. Admitted students' middle-50% SAT range is 880–1050.

On average, students who receive financial aid pay $15,796 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $25,637.

34% of students complete their degree within six years.

The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $42,730 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: Tennessee State University.

Tuition

In-state tuition

$8,616/yr

Out-of-state tuition

$22,416/yr

Total cost of attendance

$25,637/yr

Average net price

$15,796/yr

Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.

By the numbers

Acceptance rate

70%

SAT (middle 50%)

880–1050

ACT (middle 50%)

16–21

Graduation rate

34%

Students

4,848

Students per faculty

13:1

Full cost of attendance

$25,637

Median earnings after 10 yrs

$42,730/yr

Athletic division

NCAA Division I

Fields of study

• Agriculture
• Communication & Journalism
• Computer & Information Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Family & Consumer Sciences
• English Language & Literature
• Biology & Biomedical Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Parks, Recreation & Fitness
• Physical Sciences
• Psychology
• Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
• Public Administration & Social Services
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Business & Marketing

Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.

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