Tennessee State University
PublicNashville, TN
Tennessee State University is a public mid-sized school in Nashville, TN, enrolling about 4,848 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 70% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $92,380/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN admits approximately 70% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Tennessee State University?
Admitted students at Tennessee State University typically score between 880–1050 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Tennessee State University?
Admitted students at Tennessee State University typically score between 16–21 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Tennessee State University cost?
Tennessee State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,637 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Tennessee State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Tennessee State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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