Overview

Type of School: Public, 4-year
Student Body: 8,824 students
     Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,827
     Graduate Enrollment: 1,997
     Full-Time Enrollment: 6,184
     Part-Time Enrollment: 2,640
     Men: 36%
     Women: 64%
In-State Tuition: $18,204
Out-of-State Tuition: $30,132

School Mission Statement

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 University

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