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Tennessee State University

Tuition
22,284
Students
9,997
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

9,997

Graduation Rate

33%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.63%

Apply

12,890

Accepted

11,940

Attend

1,770

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$25

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

Sat Range

856 - 1068

Act Range

16 - 21

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,568

Out-of-State

$22,284

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$4,173

State/Local Grants

$5,132

Institutional/Scholarships

$14,556

Graduate

In-State

$11,092

Out-of-State

$23,516

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$16,572

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,120

Books & Supplies

$1,600

Personal Expenses

$5,580

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

70

Average Assistance

$7,494

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate33%

Student Faculty Ratio17:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Communication, General
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Curriculum and Instruction

Student Body

Students Enrolled9,997

Undergraduate

8,092

Graduate

1,905

Full-Time

80

Part-Time

20

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Basketball
  • Tennis
  • Golf

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Tennis

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes