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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,154
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $47,151
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Tennessee State University is a public college in Nashville, TN with 4,848 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1000 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,154 per year ($11,076 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $47,151 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,890
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 11,940
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing460–540
200800
SAT Math420–510
200800
ACT Composite16–21
136
What Tennessee State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,814
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,048
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,848
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,076
- $30–48k$13,897
- $48–75k$10,833
- $75–110k$15,005
- $110k+$14,917
Get a personal estimate with Tennessee State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $47,151
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,848
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White4%
- Hispanic3%
- Black85%
- Asian1%
Tennessee State University FAQ
What is Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?+
Tennessee State University admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 460–540 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–510 on SAT Math; the average total is 1000.
What ACT score do you need for Tennessee State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–21.
Is Tennessee State University test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to Tennessee State University?+
In Fall 2023, 12,890 students applied to Tennessee State University and 11,940 were admitted; 1,770 enrolled.
Does Tennessee State University consider legacy status?+
No. Tennessee State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Tennessee State University require an essay?+
Tennessee State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Tennessee State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,814 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,154.
What is Tennessee State University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 221838 · How we use this data
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