Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee · Public, a large city · 4,848 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university.
Is it hard to get into Tennessee State?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayConsidered
- PortfolioConsidered
How much does Tennessee State cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,076 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,897 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,833 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,005 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,917 |
- Room and board on campus
- $10,568 a year; $14,655 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,220 a year
- The school's own grants
- 64% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $14,556
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Tennessee State students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Tennessee State graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Tennessee State students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Tennessee State?
- Background
- White 4%, Hispanic 3%, Black 85%, Two or more 3%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 3,662 beds
What do Tennessee State graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 51 | $67,363 | $75,092 | $25,125 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Civil Engineering | 26 | $66,341 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 | $68,142 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 33 | Hidden | $63,035 | Hidden |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 226 | $44,679 | $61,607 | $23,250 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | Hidden | $71,062 | Hidden |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 43 | $53,435 | $74,433 | Hidden |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 49 | $43,186 | $62,575 | $23,500 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 91 | $36,683 | $54,391 | $26,000 |
| Public Health | 60 | $43,245 | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 49 | $35,233 | $47,879 | $26,000 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, General | 59 | $35,509 | $44,421 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General | 80 | $40,952 | $61,841 | $19,276 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 26 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 80 | $41,019 | $47,635 | $22,000 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 17 | Hidden | $45,885 | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 35 | $52,103 | $50,063 | Hidden |
Compare Tennessee State with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences