Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · Public · City campus · 4,848 students

Tennessee State University is a public city college in Nashville, TN, with about 4,848 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Tennessee State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

70%

Admit rate

880–1050

SAT (25–75)

16–21

ACT (25–75)

$25,637/yr

Cost of attendance

$42,730

Median earnings

34%

Graduation rate

34%

Retention

13:1

Student:faculty

94%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$10,973/yr

$30–48k$10,890/yr

$48–75k$12,899/yr

$75–110k$16,738/yr

$110k+$18,847/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Tennessee State University.