Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · City · 4,848 students

HBCU

Year

Public

City

Medium (3k–10k)

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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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Location

Nashville, TN, 37209-1561 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

BNA · Nashville

9 mi away

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Admission Rate

70%

Cost of Attendance

$25,637

per academic year

Graduation Rate

33%

Median Earnings

$42,730

10 yrs after entry

Median Debt

$27,000

at graduation

Enrollment

4,848

Medium (3k–10k)

Cost

In-state tuition

$8,616

Out-of-state tuition

$22,416

Room & board

$11,150

Avg net price

$15,796

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$15,005

$30–48k

$15,840

$48–75k

$15,579

$75–110k

$20,624

$110k+

$20,099

Admissions

Admit rate

70%

SAT average

1000

460–540 range

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

Outcomes

Graduation rate

33%

1st-yr retention

34%

Consumer completion

39%

Median earnings (6yr)

$34,160

Median earnings (10yr)

$42,730

Median debt

$27,000

Monthly loan payment

$286

Student Body

Men 35%Women 65%

Student : Faculty ratio

■ Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

51%

First-generation

37%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

22.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

Black

85%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$34,160

10 years after entry

$42,730

Business Administration, Management and Operations115

Communication and Media Studies51

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods45

Psychology, General42

Criminal Justice and Corrections42

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other42

Public Health37

Biology, General35

Computer Science28

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness26

Health and Medical Administrative Services26

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions26

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities23

Social Work18

Accounting and Related Services18

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies17

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Institutional

Avg faculty salary

$8,732/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,652

Federal loan rate

46%