| Tennessee State University | vs. |
 | In National University Ranking Austin Peay State UniversityThe University of Tennessee SouthernThe University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaThe University of Tennessee-MartinEast Tennessee State UniversityMiddle Tennessee State UniversityUniversity of MemphisThe University of Tennessee Health Science CenterTennessee Technological UniversityThe University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleSimilar Tennessee Colleges The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleMiddle Tennessee State UniversityUniversity of MemphisEast Tennessee State UniversityThe University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaTennessee Technological UniversityAustin Peay State UniversityThe University of Tennessee-MartinThe University of Tennessee Health Science CenterThe University of Tennessee SouthernOhio Valley Conference (OVC) Jacksonville State UniversityEastern Illinois UniversitySouthern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleEastern Kentucky UniversityMorehead State UniversityMurray State UniversitySoutheast Missouri State UniversityAustin Peay State UniversityBelmont UniversityThe University of Tennessee-MartinTennessee Technological University | |
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| #403 in National Universities #29 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,616 Tennessee Residents $22,416 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $11,188 Tennessee Residents $23,808 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | |
| $12,976 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 960 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 70.11% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 12.99% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 6,310 | Total Enrollment | |
| 5,057 | Undergraduate | |
| 1,253 | Graduate | |
| 490 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 34% | Graduate Rate | |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 33% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,660) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,758) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 542 | Number of faculty | |
| $79,675 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.