Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is one of the ten public 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in an urban area, in Nashville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,177 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Tennessee State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,726, and fees were $1,050. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,082 and $1,050 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,177 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 73 |
| Bachelor's degree | 13 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 10 | 62 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 74 miles radius of Tennessee State University
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Tennessee Technology Center
3 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Ashland City
15 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Spring Hill
30 miles away |
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Middle Tennessee State University
34 miles away |
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Austin Peay State University
39 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Columbia
41 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Franklin
56 miles away |
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Western Kentucky University
60 miles away |
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Tennessee Technology Center at Red Boiling Springs
61 miles away |
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Tennessee Technological University
74 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Delaware State University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of Arkansas
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Georgia State University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Alcorn State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Northern Kentucky University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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North Carolina A&T State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Old Dominion University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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South Carolina State University
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1946 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1997 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 04/01/1983 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $267/credit | |
| In State Students | $267/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $863/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $498/credit | |
| In State Students | $498/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,080/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,015 | $12,015 | $38,835 |
| ADN | 70 | $18,690 | $18,690 | $60,410 |
| BSN | 125 | $33,375 | $33,375 | $107,875 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,900 | $24,900 | $54,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Tennessee State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 73% | $4,702 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $2,885 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $3,664 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $6,609 |
| Federal Student Loans | 78% | $6,340 |
| Private Loans | 4% | $11,129 |
$10,325
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$10,622 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,469 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,697 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,175 |
| Over $110,000$13,612 |
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Student Population
6,505
Undergrads
1,672
Graduates
5,108
Women
3,069
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
67% |
|
White |
18% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
