Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University is a medium-sized, four-year, primarily residential school, located in a large city (Nashville, Tennessee). It is a public school, located in the picturesque Southeast area of the country. It is considered a historically black school, as well as a land-grant school. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Melvin N. Johnson is the President of the school. You can find more information about Tennessee State University by visiting their website.

Tennessee State University has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, your high school GPA is recommended. Your high school transcripts and your standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT, are required. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 84% were admitted. There are currently 9,038 students enrolled in the Tennessee State University.

Academic and career counseling services are available to students and, if it fits better with your needs, the school offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 6,025 students. On-campus housing costs average about $2,380 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program for an additional $1,810. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $4,408. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $4,408. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $1,200. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $13,591 per year and $13,591 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Tennessee State University
    3500 John Merritt Blvd
    Nashville, TN  37209

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 9,038
    Website: http://www.tnstate.edu
    General Info: 615-963-5111
    Admissions: 615-963-5101
    Financial Aid: 615-963-5701

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