Tennessee State University Admission Requirements

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Nashville, TN
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Tennessee State University Admission Overview

Tennessee State University has open admission. If you have a high school diploma or GED and complete the application, you are eligible to enroll. There is no SAT, ACT, or GPA cutoff.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee State University has open admission. Eligible applicants are admitted.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee State University Acceptance Rate

Open Admission Policy

Tennessee State University has open admission. Eligible applicants who complete the application are admitted. Confirm current requirements on the school's site.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee State University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.22

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.22

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Tennessee State University typically have around a 3.22 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades.

The school ranks #34 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Tennessee State University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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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
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Tennessee State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Tennessee State University is open admission for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.22 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025