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Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University is a medium, public institution located in Nashville, tn. Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University offers undergraduate degrees in 79 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,346 undergraduates
cost $8,336 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Tennessee State University? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.27
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Tennessee State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,336
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,542
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $5,514
Cost of attendance* $23,892
Average financial aid package $15,446
Estimated cost $8,446 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $21,692
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,542
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $5,514
Cost of attendance* $37,248
Average financial aid package $15,446
Estimated cost $21,802 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Tennessee State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,346, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.

Total enrollment

8,198

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
3%
African American %
63%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
29%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Tennessee State University, students love their Alpha Kappa Alpha. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561
phone 615-963-5000
address www.tnstate.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha kappa alpha

Hipnotize dance troop

Collegiate 100

Delta sigma theta

Alpha kappa psi

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Tennessee State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee State University? 

The acceptance rate for Tennessee State University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Tennessee State University?

The average high school GPA for Tennessee State University students was 3.27.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Tennessee State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Tennessee State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $95,568.

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