Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Public City: Large

Quick Facts

6,498
Enrollment
92.6%
Acceptance Rate
1,017
SAT Average
32.7%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$42,730
Median Earnings (10yr)
60.2%
Retention Rate

Admissions

Admission Rate 92.6%
SAT Average 1,017
SAT Math (25th-75th) 423 – 530
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 433 – 538
ACT (25th-75th) 16 – 21

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $8,568
Out-of-State Tuition $22,284
Average Net Price $10,026

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $9,239
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,436
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,079
Over $110,000 $16,378
51.8%
Pell Grant Rate
39.2%
Federal Loan Rate
$27,000
Median Debt
$286/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 4.6%
African American 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
International 1.7%
66.1%
Female
37.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

32.7%
4-Year Completion Rate
60.2%
Retention Rate
$34,160
Median Earnings (6yr)
$42,730
Median Earnings (10yr)
55.7%
Earning Over $25K
498100.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 26 $97,504 $50,468
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Doctoral $79,922 $77,348
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Master's 28 $73,169 $41,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 9 $69,502 $24,124
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 9 $68,598
Business Administration, Management and Operations Master's 64 $67,443 $26,500
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's 19 $64,990
Psychology, General Doctoral 10 $61,060
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Bachelor's 8 $61,020
Civil Engineering Bachelor's 14 $58,221
Computer Science Bachelor's 47 $57,048 $17,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 0 $55,627 $16,215
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 121 $53,542 $27,968
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Master's 43 $53,270 $41,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Bachelor's 23 $52,705
Social Work Master's 28 $52,644 $36,290
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's 10 $51,110 $29,297
Health and Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's 30 $50,307 $25,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 23 $50,033 $26,471
Psychology, General Master's 11 $48,856
Public Administration Master's 11 $48,823
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 21 $47,260
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Master's 25 $47,260
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 70 $43,592 $27,000
Political Science and Government Bachelor's 23 $42,503 $26,930
Biology, General Bachelor's 35 $40,923 $27,000
Public Health Master's 15 $39,369
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 53 $38,970 $26,000
Psychology, General Bachelor's 59 $38,799 $26,000
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's 9 $38,360
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Master's 12 $38,337
Agriculture, General Bachelor's 21 $37,338 $26,751
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's 49 $37,131 $28,750
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 50 $36,722 $28,000
Social Work Bachelor's 21 $36,112 $26,000
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's 62 $35,498 $29,250
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's 11 $33,993
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies Bachelor's 39 $31,584 $28,250
Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's 21 $31,133
Sociology Bachelor's 19 $30,757 $29,858
Music Bachelor's 10 $29,685