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 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd |
| City | Nashville, TN |
| ZIP Code | 37209-1561 |
| County | Davidson County |
Special Designations
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
| Female | 66% |
| Male | 34% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 4.6% |
| Black | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.7% |
| Unknown | 2.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 7.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 9.4% |
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
$8,568
In-State Tuition
$22,284
Out-of-State Tuition
$23,828
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,026
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 52% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 39% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 52% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $44,783 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 31% |
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
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,484
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,579
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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