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Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, TN . 4 Year 3.4
#2288 in Best Colleges in America
3500 JOHN A MERRITT BLVD NASHVILLE, TN 37209

Overview

Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a public historically black university founded in 1912. The campus is beautiful and offers programs in engineering, business, education, and health, with an emphasis on practical application and innovation. The university has active student organizations and sports teams. TSU is committed to cultivating students with leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility.

Rankings

  • 24

    #24 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 6

    #6 44 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 48

    #48 in Best Greek Life Colleges in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 24 of 100
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 48 of 689
  • Top Party Schools in America 55 of 1,512

Academics

  • CAcademics
  • B Value
  • BDiversity
  • C Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • BLocation
  • DDorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    124 Graduates
  • Communications
    65 Graduates
  • Psychology
    65 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    62 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    57 Graduates
  • Education
    48 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    47 Graduates
  • Biology
    45 Graduates
  • Dental Hygiene
    39 Graduates
  • Public Health
    39 Graduates

Admissions

  • August 1
    Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $25
  • ACT Range
    Required
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,763
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    73%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    30%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,907 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,468
  • Undergrads Over 25
    13%
  • Pell Grant
    52%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Ohio Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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