Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN • public • Division I | Ohio Valley Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large)

Student Population

Undergrad: 7,250 • Total: 9,000

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Nashville, TN
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Website

www.tnstate.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,533 (34.9%) • Female: 4,717 (65.1%)

Special Designation

Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

11,940 admitted from 12,890 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 433-538
Math: 423-530
Total: 856-1068

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

16-21

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Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

60.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$23,362

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$37,162

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,368
Out-of-state: $21,168

Room & Board

$10,414

Books & Supplies

$5,580

Students Receiving Pell Grants

51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

Ohio Valley Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Tennis (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Golf Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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