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Overview |
Tennessee State University | |||
| Location | Nashville, TN | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 8,198 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | tnstate.edu | |||
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Costs |
Tennessee State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,320 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,036 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,120 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $9,231 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,589 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% |
Admission |
Tennessee State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 12,890 | |||
| Admitted | 11,940 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tennessee State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 |
Diversity |
Tennessee State University | |||
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| % Men | 6% | |||
| % Women | 11% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 14% | |||
| % Black | 70% | |||
| % Hispanic | 1% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 11% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee State University | |||
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| % In-State | 32% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | |||
Campus |
Tennessee State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/