Known for health sciences — excellent value
Tennessee State University is a public institution in Nashville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1017, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 6.5K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,730 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,026.
Established
1912
Motto
Think. Work. Serve
Type
Public, historically black land-grant university
Conference
NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision and is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)
Division
Division I
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93%Acceptance
1017SAT Avg
6,498Students
13:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$42,730Earnings 10yr
$10,026Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1017
Reading & Writing
433538
Math
423530
ACT Score Range
Composite
1621
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,568
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,284
Room & Board$10,120
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$23,828
Average Net Price$10,026
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$9,239
$30–48K$9,436
$48–75K$11,079
$75–110K$16,738
$110K+$16,378
Programs (79)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,498
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
Race & Ethnicity
White 5%
Black 85%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate33.0%
Freshman Retention60.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$34,160
8 Years$39,391
10 Years$42,730
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,800
Men
$41,700
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Source: Wikipedia