Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is a public 4-year institution in Nashville, TN. It enrolls about 8,198 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Nashville, TN 37209 |
| County | Davidson County |
| Enrollment | 8,198 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,890 / 11,940 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,568 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $22,284 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 33% |
| Transfer-out rate | 35% |
| Full-time retention rate | 60% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,231 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 433–538 |
| ACT middle 50% | 16–21 |
| Website | www.tnstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 6159635000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 12,890 students applied and 11,940 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,770 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,568 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $22,284. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,231 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,239 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,436 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,079 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,738 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,378 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,529 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 33% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Tennessee State University is in Nashville, TN, Davidson County. Its coordinates are 36.1663, -86.8283.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee State University?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,890 applicants.
How much does Tennessee State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,568 for in-state students and $22,284 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Tennessee State University?
About 8,198 students are enrolled.