Tennessee State University
Public, 4-year
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Quick Facts
6,498
Total Enrollment
93%
Acceptance Rate
33%
Graduation Rate
$34,160
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,568
In-State Tuition
$10,026
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1017
Avg SAT Score
About Tennessee State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| HBCU | Yes |
| Land Grant | Yes |
Location
| Address | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd |
| City | Nashville, TN |
| ZIP Code | 37209-1561 |
| County | Davidson County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 6,498 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 66% |
| White | 5% |
| Black | 85% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 433 | 500 | 538 |
| SAT Math | 423 | 485 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 21 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $8,568 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,284 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 52% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,239 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,436 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,079 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,738 |
| $110,001+ | $16,378 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$34,160
6 Years After
$39,391
8 Years After
$42,730
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,094 | 75th percentile: $51,288
Earnings by Family Income Background
$31,780
Low Income
$37,357
Middle Income
$39,903
High Income
Student Outcomes
60%
Full-Time Retention
25%
Part-Time Retention
33%
Graduation Rate
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