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University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT
87% admitted · $8,616/yr after aid
The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $6,690
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings
- $46,623
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
The University of Tennessee Southern is a public college in Pulaski, TN with 864 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1083 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $6,690 per year ($6,773 for families earning under $30,000). 32% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $46,623 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test scores required
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 613
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 507
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 37%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing435–555
200800
SAT Math470–555
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What The University of Tennessee Southern looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,358
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,264
- Out-of-state tuition
- $11,264
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,773
- $30–48k$5,981
- $48–75k$6,827
- $75–110k$7,152
- $110k+$7,040
Get a personal estimate with The University of Tennessee Southern's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $46,623
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,125
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 864
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White75%
- Hispanic6%
- Black5%
- Asian1%
The University of Tennessee Southern FAQ
What is The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate?+
The University of Tennessee Southern admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for The University of Tennessee Southern?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 435–555 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–555 on SAT Math; the average total is 1083.
What ACT score do you need for The University of Tennessee Southern?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is The University of Tennessee Southern test optional?+
Test scores required.
How many students apply to The University of Tennessee Southern?+
In Fall 2023, 613 students applied to The University of Tennessee Southern and 507 were admitted; 185 enrolled.
Does The University of Tennessee Southern consider legacy status?+
No. The University of Tennessee Southern reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does The University of Tennessee Southern require an essay?+
The University of Tennessee Southern reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does The University of Tennessee Southern cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,358 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,690.
What is The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate?+
32% 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 220701 · How we use this data
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