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Tennessee State University
Nashville, TNPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Tennessee State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Nashville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 540
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 510
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 21
1typical 50% range36
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,908
Earnings 5yr: $106,173
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,380
Earnings 5yr: $78,099
Debt: $31,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,985
Earnings 5yr: $80,187
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,602
Earnings 5yr: $77,474
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,654
Earnings 5yr: $88,762
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,414
Earnings 5yr: $68,010
Debt: $29,250
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,241
Earnings 5yr: $68,740
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,292
Earnings 5yr: $61,218
Debt: $27,724
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,629
Earnings 5yr: $63,262
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,855
Earnings 5yr: $40,944
Debt: $29,375
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,413
Earnings 5yr: $56,020
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,826
Earnings 5yr: $54,458
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,083
Earnings 5yr: $55,205
Debt: $30,875
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,729
Earnings 5yr: $63,165
Debt: $17,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,249
Earnings 5yr: $60,054
Debt: $38,562
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,008
Earnings 5yr: $42,765
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,483
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,231
Earnings 5yr: $54,837
Debt: $27,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,365
Earnings 5yr: $41,776
Debt: $29,384
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,853
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $37,500
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,796
In-State Tuition$8,616
Out-of-State Tuition$22,416
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
51%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$34,160
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,730
Completion Signals
34%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
34%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$34,433
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