The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TNPublicTown Setting

Open Admission • 87% Acceptance

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87%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$12,798

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

864

Students

Small campus body

$36,151

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

The University of Tennessee Southern is a public institution located in the town setting of Pulaski, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 864 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

864 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

87% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading435 - 555

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math470 - 555

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite18 - 24

1typical 50% range36

87%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing28% of degrees

Health Sciences9% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,648

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,625

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,980

Earnings 5yr: $63,105

Debt: $25,683

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,192

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,125

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,072

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $19,800

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Behavioral Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,798

In-State Tuition$10,924

Out-of-State Tuition$10,924

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

36%

Pell Grants

27%

Take Loans

43%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,151

+8% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$38,924

Completion Signals

37%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

77%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,175

Est. Monthly Payment

$121/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%

Men

61%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$44,017

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The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TNPublicTown Setting

Open Admission • 87% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

87%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$12,798

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

864

Students

Small campus body

$36,151

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

864 (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

87% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading435 - 555

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math470 - 555

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite18 - 24

1typical 50% range36

87%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing28% of degrees

Health Sciences9% of degrees

Biological Sciences9% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,648

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $24,625

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $45,980

Earnings 5yr: $63,105

Debt: $25,683

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,192

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,125

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $38,072

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $19,800

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Behavioral Sciences.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Associate's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,798

In-State Tuition$10,924

Out-of-State Tuition$10,924

Financial Assistance & Support

36%

Pell Grants

27%

Take Loans

43%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,151

+8% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$38,924

Completion Signals

37%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

77%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,175

Est. Monthly Payment

$121/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

39%

Men

61%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

41%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$44,017

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