gradeC
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeC
Value
gradeB minus
Diversity
gradeB
Campus
gradeC minus
Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
gradeA+
Professors
gradeB
Location
gradeB
Dorms
gradeD
Campus Food
gradeC+
Student Life
gradeB minus
Safety
gradeC+
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Tennessee State is a public university located in Nashville, Tennessee. As a historically black college, TSU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,686 undergraduate students. The Tennessee State acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 32% of students, Tennessee State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,500.
About Tennessee State...
- HBCU
- Public College
- Some Online Degrees
Athletics Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletics Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Tennessee
- Nashville
Tennessee State University Rankings
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TSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
August 1
SAT Range
No data available —
ACT Range
No data available —
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
No data available —
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available —
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Will You Get Into TSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Tennessee State University
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Net Price
$11,986/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$17,315/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
69%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.108 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.127 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.127 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
81 Graduates
Psychology
65 Graduates
Biology
60 Graduates
Health Professions
47 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
44 Graduates
Communications
43 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
39 Graduates
Education
37 Graduates
Computer Science
27 Graduates
Respiratory Care Therapy
24 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
2
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
2
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
53%
On Campus
40%
Online
7%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,686Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
992
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
91 responses
Friendly
38%
No one person is the same , it is hard to group
21%
Outgoing
18%
Energetic
9%
Undereducated (high school)
8%
Rude
3%
Stressed
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.150 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.171 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
92 responses
"Think.Work.Serve"
65%
Home away from home
7%
Unorganized and unfair
7%
Unorganized and unfriendly
5%
Finesse
3%
Tough Sh*t University
3%
UNDERSTAFFED
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.79 responses
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Tennessee State University Reviews
Rating 3.42 out of 5 1,762 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
I thoroughly enjoy my time at Tennessee State University. The campus atmosphere is vibrant, and the sense of community among students is remarkable. However, I have encountered some challenges with certain professors whose teaching styles and engagement levels haven't met my expectations. Additionally, the housing situation leaves much to be desired, as the facilities and living conditions could be significantly improved. There’s also a very big shortage on housing arrangements as well. Despite these issues, one of the highlights of my college experience has been my involvement in the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi. The brotherhood, support, and opportunities for leadership and personal growth have made a profound impact in my life. Being part of Kappa Alpha Psi has provided me with lifelong friendships and a network of like-minded individuals who are committed to excellence and service.
- Senior
- 19 days ago
Rating 2 out of 5
The school needs to have a lot of work done on it. They need new buildings, they need new equipment, they need to get more teachers and administration that are there for the students just as much as they're there for themselves. They need to use their money more wisely and get more input from the students and the problems that they are having instead of assuming what the problems are. They need to make some tools like mental health care and tutoring more accessible and more known on campus. The school needs a lot of work done in general.
- Junior
- 17 days ago
Rating 2 out of 5
I’m writing this review in regards to Admissions because I now understand why black students do not have faith in HBCUs. I have been applying to be a Transient Student at TSU for 3 semesters in a row now and have not been able to contact or reach anyone in Admissions. I have constantly checked my emails as well as the Tiger Portal they say to check and there’s nothing there for me. I initially thought I wanted to attend TSU once I finished my 2-year degree but after all of the mess I’ve been dealing with with just applying to be Transient, I can only imagine the BS that will occur if I was a full time student. And I even went on a school campus tour but TSU is now out of my schools to transfer to.
- Other
- a month ago
