Tennessee State University, TN
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Tennessee State University Rankings
Affordability86
Selectivity1
Retention14
Graduation1
Earnings18
Diversity31
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Tennessee State University
92%
Bachelor’s
8%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education8%
Engineering6%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Tennessee State University
65%
Admission Rate
434
Median SAT Math
444
Median SAT Reading
18
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)378–490
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)390–498
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Tennessee State University
$9K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Tennessee State University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 22% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 37% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 44% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Tennessee State University
64%
Retention Rate
21%
Transfer Rate
26%
Withdrawal Rate
29%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | <1% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 29% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 29% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 29% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 32% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 20% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Tennessee State University
92%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Tennessee State University
6,116
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
1,653
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 75% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 12% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 7% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 52% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Tennessee State University, TN
Meharry Medical College
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Vanderbilt University
2 miles, SE