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