Tennessee State University

4-years Public College In Nashville, TN

Tennessee State University (referred to as Tennessee State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Nashville, TN. Tennessee State University is a historically black school.It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,218 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Tennessee State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.

2023 Key Facts

Tuition & Fees	$8,568 (Tennessee Residents) $22,284 (out-of-state)
Student Population	9,218
Graduation Rate	32%
Student to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1

Tennessee State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1946 - Current).

2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

The undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $11,092 for Tennessee residents and $23,516 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Tennessee State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $14,392 (exclude student loans).

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Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services

Tennessee State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Tennessee State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Tennessee State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Tennessee State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities	ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad Weekend/evening college Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services	Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus daycare for students' children

Tennessee State University Mission Statement

Tennessee State University, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU), fosters scholarly inquiry and research, life-long learning, and a commitment to service.

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