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Tennessee State University

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Tuition & Fees $22,284
($8,568)
Student Population 9,218
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $14,392
Graduation Rate 32 %
Students:Faculty 14 : 1

Academic Overview

Tennessee State University Campus, Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University is a public, four-years institute located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,092 for Tennessee residents and $23,516 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,218 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Tennessee State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Tennessee State's tuition & fees is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $11,092 for in-state students and $23,516 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,568$22,284
Graduate$11,092$23,516
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Tennessee State.
The average received amount of financial aid is $14,392 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,218 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Tennessee State University is 32 %
Graduation Rate
32%
Transfer-out Rate for Tennessee State University is 29 %
Transfer-out Rate
29%
Retention Rate for Tennessee State University is 62 %
Retention Rate
62%
Student Population for Tennessee State University is 9,218
Student Population
9,218
Student to Faculty Ratio for Tennessee State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $14,392 at Tennessee State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$14,392

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Phone615-963-5000
WEBwww.tnstate.edu/
Admissionwww.tnstate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx
Financial Aidwww.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/tuition_calculator.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.tnstate.edu/records/veteran/
Athleticwww.tnstate.edu/ir/
Disability Servicewww.tnstate.edu/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

Tennessee State offers 81 major programs through online and on-site education where 10 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's382
Master's251
Doctorate (Research)60
Doctorate (Practical)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate76
Post-Master's Certificate31

Special Learning Opportunities

Tennessee State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,660)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,758)

Veterans Benefits

Tennessee State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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