Tennessee State University Tennessee

HBCU in Nashville with research focus on health professions; total enrollment of 8,198 and open admissions.

College statistics

Address:
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN
37209
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.tnstate.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$7,368
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$21,168
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,782
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$31,582
Room and Board:
$10,414
Total Student Enrollment:
8,198
Acceptance Rate:
92.6%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
538
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
530
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
21
Endowment (End of Year):
$204,813,291
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Tennessee State University is a historically Black university in Nashville, Tennessee, with a research profile focused on health professions and related programs. The institution operates as a comprehensive university engaged in high-level research and doctorate production while maintaining a strong undergraduate mission rooted in its historical legacy as an HBCU.

The university serves approximately 8,198 students. In-state tuition is $7,368 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $17,782 when accounting for room and board; out-of-state students pay $21,168 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $31,582. Admissions are open, with an acceptance rate of 92.6 percent.

The 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 538 and SAT Math score is 530; the ACT Composite 75th percentile is 21. Tennessee State works best for students seeking an HBCU experience in a major metropolitan area with a focus on health professions and professional training. For more information, visit www.tnstate.edu/.

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