Tennessee State University
tuition & fees
$22,284
graduate tuition & fees
$23,516
acceptance rate
93%
Student Population
9,218
online students
918
Number of Programs
85
Financial Aid Amount
$14,392
SAT Scores
985
Graduation Rate
32%
Tennessee State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee State ranked 274th in National Universities and 23rd in Tennessee Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 9,218 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Tennessee State's acceptance rate is 93.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Tennessee State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Tennessee State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561 |
| Phone | 615-963-5000 |
| WEB | www.tnstate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| 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 Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Tennessee State University is 93.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tennessee State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.73% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,692).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $11,092 for Tennessee residents and $23,516 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.98% compared to the last year's rate.
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,568 | $22,284 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,092 | $23,516 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 9,218 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 918 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Tennessee State has 7,678 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,540 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 9,218 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,678 |
| Graduate Students | 1,540 |
| Online Enrollment | 918 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Tennessee State offers 85 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 85 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Tennessee State
| Number of programs | 85 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |