Tennessee State University is a public institution in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling 8,077 students. It admits 93.3% of applicants. The average student pays $12,494 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $22,534.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 93.3%
Applicants: 14,380
Admitted: 13,410
SAT (middle 50%): 950–1240
Yield: 26.7%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $22,534
Average net price: $12,494
In-state tuition: $8,336
Out-of-state tuition: $21,692
Median debt at graduation: $17,500

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 8,077
Student-faculty ratio: 17:1
Graduation rate: 30%
Freshman retention: 53%
US News rank: #299

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $41,588
Median earnings (6 yr): $34,131
Loan repayment (3 yr): 48.7%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Tennessee State University.

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