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The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2799

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

The University of Tennessee Southern is a public institution in Pulaski with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 827 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,924 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,133.

Established

1870

Motto

Cognito, Opportunitas, Veritas

Mascot

Flame the Firehawk

Type

Public university

Conference

National Association of

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83%Acceptance

1088SAT Avg

827Students

13:1Student:Faculty

36%Grad Rate

$38,924Earnings 10yr

$15,133Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1088

Reading & WritingMid: 457

480565

MathMid: 533

515585

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1923

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,506

Tuition (out-of-state)$10,506

Room & Board$8,600

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$25,827

Average Net Price$15,133

Median Debt at Graduation$21,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,377

$30–48K$13,291

$48–75K$15,701

$75–110K$18,790

$110K+$18,352

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-7.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,175

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

827

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

41%

Pell Grant Recipients

33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%

Black 5%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.7%

Freshman Retention64.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,151

10 Years$38,924

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Firehawks

SoccerCoccer

History & Fun Facts

•History UT Southern was originally founded as Martin Methodist College in 1870.
•Originally founded as a whites-only institution, in 1966 it became racially integrated.
•The college was originally named Martin Female College until 1908, when its name was changed to Martin College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

68 mi(118 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

181 mi(314 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

294 mi(510 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville67 mi

BHM Birmingham114 mi

MEM Memphis167 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA990 mi · ~28h 36m drive

New York, NY804 mi · ~23h 14m drive

Hartford, CT898 mi · ~25h 57m drive

Providence, RI959 mi · ~27h 42m drive

Albany, NY878 mi · ~25h 22m drive

Syracuse, NY795 mi · ~22h 58m drive

Rochester, NY745 mi · ~21h 31m drive

Buffalo, NY687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Philadelphia, PA727 mi · ~21h drive

Pittsburgh, PA528 mi · ~15h 15m drive

Harrisburg, PA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive

Newark, NJ797 mi · ~23h 1m drive

Washington, DC607 mi · ~17h 32m drive

Baltimore, MD639 mi · ~18h 28m drive

Atlanta, GA181 mi · ~5h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC350 mi · ~10h 7m drive

Raleigh, NC474 mi · ~13h 42m drive

Miami, FL769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

Orlando, FL567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

Tampa, FL569 mi · ~16h 26m drive

Nashville, TN68 mi · ~1h 58m drive

New Orleans, LA403 mi · ~11h 39m drive

Richmond, VA558 mi · ~16h 7m drive

Chicago, IL462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Detroit, MI537 mi · ~15h 31m drive

Minneapolis, MN751 mi · ~21h 42m drive

St. Louis, MO294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

Kansas City, MO495 mi · ~14h 18m drive

Indianapolis, IN319 mi · ~9h 13m drive

Columbus, OH396 mi · ~11h 26m drive

Cleveland, OH522 mi · ~15h 5m drive

Milwaukee, WI544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Dallas, TX583 mi · ~16h 51m drive

Houston, TX614 mi · ~17h 44m drive

Austin, TX709 mi · ~20h 29m drive

San Antonio, TX778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Los Angeles, CA1769 mi · ~51h 6m drive

San Francisco, CA1962 mi · ~56h 41m drive

San Diego, CA1728 mi · ~49h 55m drive

Seattle, WA1998 mi · ~57h 43m drive

Portland, OR1988 mi · ~57h 26m drive

Denver, CO1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive

Phoenix, AZ1430 mi · ~41h 19m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive

Honolulu, HI4328 mi · ~125h 2m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

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$80-150/night

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