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Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee · Public · Founded N/A

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$34,160

Acceptance Rate

93%

Graduation Rate

33%

Annual Tuition

$8,568

At a Glance

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Total Students

6,498

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Retention Rate

60%

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Faculty Ratio

13

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Financial Aid

39%

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Median Debt

$27,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Tennessee State University is a public institution in Nashville with an acceptance rate of 92.6%. The university has a student body of 6,498. The average in-state tuition is $8,568. The university's retention rate is 60.2%, and its graduation rate is 32.7%.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $36,092, increasing to $42,730 after ten years. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 39.2% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$36k

1 YEAR

$34k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 86% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Tennessee State University alumni earn a median of $36,092. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $34,160. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $42,730. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Tennessee State University has a 92.6% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 32.7%, and the retention rate is 60.2%. The in-state tuition is $8,568. A total of 39.2% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $40,077

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

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Graduates 70 / yr
Median Salary $32,555

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

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Graduates 64 / yr
Median Salary $73,800

Communication and Media Studies.

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Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $25,140

Psychology, General.

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Graduates 59 / yr
Median Salary $30,735

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

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Graduates 53 / yr
Median Salary $34,756

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

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Graduates 50 / yr
Median Salary $24,722

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

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Graduates 49 / yr
Median Salary $33,862

Public Health.

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Graduates 46 / yr
Median Salary $0

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

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Graduates 43 / yr
Median Salary $51,545

Public Administration.

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Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $0

Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.

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Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $32,793

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Campus Location

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Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, TN 37209-1561

Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 93%.