Universities in Tennessee
3 Tennessee universities, most selective first, each on its own page. Public schools charge Tennessee residents the in-state rate shown here; the price after grants is what students with federal aid actually paid.
How hard is it to get into a Tennessee university, and what does it cost?
Acceptance rate and the middle half of admitted students' SAT scores, fall 2024, from the College Scorecard. Pay is for everyone who started with federal aid, ten years after starting.
| University | Acceptance rate | SAT, middle half | Tuition, in state | Out of state | Price after grants | Pay, ten years on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt UniversityNashville · Private | 6% | 1500 to 1570 | $71,226 | Same | $15,497 | $99,080 |
| The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville · Public | 42% | 1200 to 1370 | $13,812 | $33,256 | $18,314 | $65,090 |
| Tennessee State UniversityNashville · Public | 70% | 880 to 1050 | $9,048 | $22,848 | $12,154 | $47,151 |
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