3500 John Merritt Blvd Nashville, Tennessee 37209-1561
Mission
Tennessee State University- an 1890 land grant institution- is a major state-supported urban and comprehensive university. This unique combination of characteristics differentiates the University from others and shapes its instructional- research- and service programs designed to serve Metropolitan Nashville- Middle Tennessee- the State of Tennessee- the nation- and the global community. The University is committed to maintaining its diverse student body- faculty and staff. Tennessee State University provides quality instruction through academic programs which are broadly comprehensive at the baccalaureate and masters levels. Doctoral programs are offered in select areas where the University exhibits strength in instruction and research and consistent with the Universitys unique mission. The Universitys educational programs are intended to increase the students level of knowledge- enhance the students skills- and expand the students awareness. Tennessee State University is committed to engaging in pure and applied research which contributes to the body of knowledge and which broadens the application of knowledge. Whenever possible- the University strives to provide its students with the opportunity to be involved in the research activities of the faculty and academic staff. Tennessee State University serves its constituents through an array of programs and services which apply the knowledge- skills and discoveries of the instructional and research units at the institution. These services are intended to broaden the perspectives and enhance the quality of life of the Universitys service constituents.
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Admissions
How hard is it to get in?
"Total" shows the total number of applicants for a spot in the incoming
freshman class for the last year reported.
"Admitted" shows the number of those applicants that were accepted and
offered a place at the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a
percentage of the total number who applied.
"Enrolled" shows the number of accepted applicants that actually enrolled
and chose to attend the college or university, both in raw numbers and as a
percentage of the total who applied.
Applicants
Total
Percentage
Total
3,227
Admitted
1,498
46.4%
Enrolled
1,040
32.2%
Financial Aid
Do students receive financial aid?
There are three pieces of data in this table, which are designed to show
how likely it is that an international student will receive any financial
aid from the college or university.
"Undergrads receiving any aid" shows the percentage of first-time
undergraduate students who receive any type of financial aid. However,
many types of financial aid at US colleges and universities are not
available to international students—like Pell Grants, Stafford
loans and other federal loan programs.
The second piece of data, "Undergrads receiving school grants", shows the
percentage of first-time undergraduate students that receive aid directly
from the school—often this type of aid is available to international
students.
"Average amount of school grant" shows the average amount that is provided
in this category of aid, that may be available to international students.
Category
Aid
Undergrads Receiving Any Aid
52%
Undergrads Receiving School Grant
25%
Average Amount of School Grant
$2,957
Test Scores
What ACT or SAT scores do I need to get in?
Many colleges and universities in the US require either the SAT or the ACT,
both standardized tests that help schools evaluate candidates.
In this chart, you can see how the middle portion of students admitted to
the school fared on these tests—those from the 25th to the 75th percent
of all accepted candidates. In other words, the chart does not show how the
bottom 25% of all accepted candidates scored, and it does not show how the
top 25% of all accepted candidates scored—but it shows how the middle
half of candidates accepted to the school scored.
If you have taken the SAT or ACT, or you plan to, you can see where your
score falls in comparison to this range, which will help you evaluate your
likelihood of acceptance to this school.
Test
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Verbal
390
498
SAT Math
390
510
ACT Composite
16
20
ACT Math
15
18
ACT English
15
21
Tuition & Expenses
How much does it cost?
This chart shows the latest tuition and expense figures published by the
school, for out-of-state students—as typically international students
pay the out-of-state tuition costs.
The figures assume the student will be living on-campus with full university
room and board. Off-campus students could spend more or less, depending on
their situation.
Category
Cost
Tuition (Out of State)
$15,162
Room & Board (On Campus)
$3,990
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Other Expenses
$3,900
Total
$24,652
Student Body
How many international students are there?
This chart shows the total number of students at the school, the total
number of international students and percentage of total enrollment, as
well as breakdowns for male and female international students.
Students
Total
Percentage
All
10,692
International
129
1.2%
International Males
62
0.6%
International Females
67
0.6%
Completions
How many students graduate or transfer?
"Graduation Rate" shows the percentage of students from a particular
incoming freshman class that stay at the school for their full studies and
graduate; the "Transfer Rate" shows the percentage of students from a
particular incoming freshman class that transfer to another college or
university.
