Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN · Public

Acceptance rate
70%
Average SAT
1,000
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
4,848
In-state tuition
$8,616
Out-of-state tuition
$22,416
Avg net price
$15,796
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 880 and 1050 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at Tennessee State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.94
2Psychology, General.65
3Biology, General.60
4Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.47
5Criminal Justice and Corrections.44
6Communication and Media Studies.43
7Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.40
8Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.39
9Health and Medical Administrative Services.36
10Computer Science.27
11Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.24
12Public Health.23
13Agriculture, General.22
14Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.21
15Political Science and Government.20
16Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.19
17Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.17
18Social Work.17
19Mechanical Engineering.16
20Accounting and Related Services.14

Showing top 20 of 34 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University has an acceptance rate of 70% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Tennessee State University?

Admitted students at Tennessee State University typically score between 880 and 1050 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Tennessee State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Tennessee State University is approximately $15,796 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Tennessee State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.