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Tennessee State University Admission Requirements

Nashville, Tennessee

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Your chances of getting into Tennessee State University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Tennessee State University? Tennessee State University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Tennessee State University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Tennessee State University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.22

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into Tennessee State University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Tennessee State University are to have around a 3.22 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Tennessee State University is 3.22 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #38 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Tennessee State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.42% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.8% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.33% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.68% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 31.85% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.31% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.21% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Tennessee State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Tennessee State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Tennessee State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Tennessee State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Tennessee State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Tennessee State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tennessee State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tennessee State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tennessee State University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Tennessee State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Tennessee State University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221838 IPEDS survey data for Tennessee State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024