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Campus Location3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
USA
Main Tel: (615) 963-5111
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Tennessee State University HighlightsWhere Tennessee State University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 982 | 44 | | Master | 328 | 25 | | Associate | 114 | 2 | | Doctorale | 46 | 5 | | Post-master's certificate | 35 | 3 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
Tennessee State StudentsTennessee State is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Tennessee State was 9,065 in 2007 (7,746 full-time equivalent). About 36% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 64% of the class. Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,886 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,162 | | Room | $ 2,380 | | Board | $ 1,810 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,400 | | Other | $ 3,700 |
Financial Aid: Tennessee State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 219 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 117 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 113 |
Housing and MealsTennessee State provides on-campus housing for 2,973 of its 7,746 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Tennessee State AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Tennessee State is in the Ohio Valley Conference for major sports. Tennessee State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 85 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 62 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .
Tennessee State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 61% | | Women | 66% | | All | 64% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-480 | | Math | 390-480 | | Writing | 395-475 |
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