Outcomes at Tennessee State
Graduation Rate
32.43%
Transfer-out Rate
29.43%
Retention Rate
62.00%
The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is 32.43% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 454 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,400 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 54.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 29.43% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 62% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Tennessee State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Tennessee State University. 454 students have completed and 412 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 43 students still enrolled and 491 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,400 | 1,293 | 107 |
| Completers | 454 (32.43%) | 429 | 25 |
| Transfer-out | 412 (29.43%) | 369 | 43 |
| Still Enrolled | 43 (3.07%) | 40 | 3 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 491 (35.07%) | 455 | 36 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 273 students have completed in 4 years and additional 119 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 273 (21.11%) |
75 (14.97%) |
198 (25.00%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 119 (9.20%) |
40 (7.98%) |
79 (9.97%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 36 (2.78%) |
16 (3.19%) |
20 (2.53%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32.43% (454/1,400) | 26.31% (136/517) | 36.01% (318/883) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 31.68% (389/1,228) | 24.42% (106/434) | 35.64% (283/794) |
| Hispanic | 23.33% (7/30) | 11.11% (1/9) | 28.57% (6/21) |
| White | 43.82% (39/89) | 39.02% (16/41) | 47.92% (23/48) |
| Two or More Race | 18.18% (4/22) | 18.18% (2/11) | 18.18% (2/11) |