Tennessee State University — College Profile

About

As Tennessee's only public, state-funded historically Black university (HBCU), Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville is a premier land-grant institution renowned for its rich heritage and prestigious Carnegie R2 high-research designation. TSU is academically distinguished by its top-tier College of Engineering, robust College of Agriculture, and highly respected programs in nursing and health sciences. The vibrant campus culture is anchored by a close-knit "Big Blue" community, a legendary annual homecoming, and the electrifying performances of the Grammy-award-winning "Aristocrat of Bands" marching band. Located just minutes from the heart of Music City, TSU offers prospective students a supportive, culturally rich environment with direct access to Nashville’s booming metropolitan job market.

Wikipedia:Tennessee State University is a public historically black land-grant university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1912, it is the only state-funded historically black university in Tennessee. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Tennessee State University offers 41 bachelor's degrees, 23 master's degrees, and eight doctoral degrees. It is classified as "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location

Nashville, TN, 37209-1561 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

BNA · Nashville

9 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$25,637

Out-of-state COA

$39,437

Avg net price

$15,796

Room & board

$11,150

In-state tuition

$8,616

Out-of-state tuition

$22,416

Books & supplies

$1,600/yr

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%

Test policy

Required

SAT average

1000

Reading 460–540

Math 420–510

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Tennessee State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

33%

4-yr on-time completion

22%

1st-yr retention

34%

Transfer-out rate

33%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

33%

Transferred

33%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

33%

Median earnings (6yr)

$34,160

Median earnings (10yr)

$42,730

Median debt

$27,000

Monthly loan payment

$286

Debt range (25th–75th)

$5,500–$30,319

Debt (90th percentile)

$44,783

Student Body

Men 35%Women 65%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

51%

First-generation

37%

Median family income

$25,504

Independent students

23%

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

Endowment

$115M

Classification

R2: High Research

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

77%

Avg faculty salary

$8,732/mo

Instructional spend/student

$9,652