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Tennessee State University Teaching Programs

Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Nashville, TN. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Tennessee State University Rankings

Tennessee State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#37 of 95	State — Tennessee
Overall Quality	#420 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2064 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Tennessee State University?

Get in touch with Tennessee State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3500 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Phone:	6159635000
Website:	www.tnstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.tnstate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/

How Do I Get Into Tennessee State University?

You can apply to Tennessee State University online at: www.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx

Tennessee State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Tennessee State University

This is what Tennessee State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 70%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 13% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 65% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Tennessee State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 540. Math scores were between 420 and 510.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 880 to 1050. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Tennessee State University ranged between 16 and 21.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Tennessee State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,045	1,997	66%
Women	6,590	4,763	72%

Can I Afford Tennessee State University?

The average net price after aid at Tennessee State University is $10,026. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,368
In-State Fees	$1,248
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,168
Out-of-State Fees	$1,248
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,616
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,416

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Tennessee State University receive some form of financial aid (1,734 students).

Approximately 73% of students at Tennessee State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,650 per student.

51% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,443.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Tennessee State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,984 per year.

Tennessee State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,905 students enrolled at Tennessee State University. Tennessee State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,498 undergraduate students at Tennessee State University, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tennessee State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	38
Black or African American	5,321
Hispanic	259
White	292
Two or More Races	168
Non-Resident	142

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Tennessee State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Tennessee	364
Georgia	117
Illinois	58
Indiana	40
Ohio	35

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Tennessee State University Graduate Student Diversity

1,433 of Tennessee State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Tennessee State University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Tennessee State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	34
Black or African American	706
Hispanic	27
White	431
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	176

Online Learning at Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,542 undergraduate students at Tennessee State University took at least one online class — of those, 224 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 172 students took at least one online class and 266 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Tennessee State University

The following teaching majors are available at Tennessee State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	87	32	120
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	35	2	—	37
Curriculum and Instruction	—	12	3	15
Special Education and Teaching	—	9	—	9
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	5
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Tennessee State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.