Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
Tennessee State University is a public university located in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 6,498 students. It has an acceptance rate of 93%.
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Tuition
$8,568
Acceptance
92.63%
Students
7,931
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,568
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,284
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,120
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,534
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.6×Graduates earn about 1.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
60%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
92.63%
SAT range
856 - 1068
ACT range
16 - 21
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
7,931
Undergrads
6,498
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
88
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
28
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.62
Property Rate / 1,000
2.15
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Nashville
Violent Rate / 100k
841
Property Rate / 100k
3,102
Location
Institution does not report this
Nashville, TN 37209
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