| The University of Tennessee Southern vs. Lee |
| Rankings* | #71 in Federal Region IV Universities #24 in Tennessee Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,200 Tennessee Residents $10,506 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$22,690 |
| cheaper$8,910 Tennessee Residents $8,910 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,670 |
| Less$7,430 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$13,110 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,130 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier80.26% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.59% |
| Favorable42.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower35.36% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller934 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,927 |
| Smaller896 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,446 |
| Smaller38 | Graduate Student Population | Larger481 |
| Smaller24 | Online Student Population | Larger450 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower30% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| Higher37% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 390) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,037) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| 12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 72 | Number of faculties | 559 |
| Lower$55,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$67,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.