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Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
70%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
4,848
Students
Verified May 2026
13:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
33%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About Tennessee State University

Explore this institution’s programs and opportunities below.

Location

Nashville, TN, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
70.1%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$22,416/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
4,848
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
13:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1000
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
460 - 540
SAT Math (25th-75th)
420 - 510
ACT (25th-75th)
16 - 21

Outcomes

Freshman retention
34%
Graduation rate (6yr)
33%
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,730

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$115M
Avg net price (after aid)
$15,796/yr

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