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Tennessee State is located in Nashville, Tennessee (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Tennessee State is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts.
Tennessee State does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 43% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 500. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Tennessee State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 8,880 enrolled students in 2005. Tennessee State has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Tennessee State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Tennessee State University
3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
General Phone: (615) 963-5111
Admissions Phone: (615) 963-5101
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 963-5701
http://www.tnstate.edu
Tennessee State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 343 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, school counseling, music teaching, early childhood education, family/home economics teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 242 | liberal arts and sciences, English, sociology, political science, history, general studies, African-American studies, foreign language and literature |
| Business And Management | 198 | business management, accounting, managerial economics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 141 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 100 | electrical engineering, architectural engineering, engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 96 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 92 | audiology and speech pathology, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Family And Social Work | 70 | family resource management, public administration, social work |
| Science | 65 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 53 | drama |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical records admin, health care administration |
| Office And Administration | 29 | office management |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 10 | agriculture |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 7 | hotel management |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Medicine | 2 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 982 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 398 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 132 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 66 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 58 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
Tennessee State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Tennessee State had a total enrollment of 8,880 students (7,389 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 24% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 57% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Alabama | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Tennessee State offers campus housing for 3,700 of its 7,389 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,950 | 2,962 | 43% | 1,205 | 41% |
| Men | 2,460 | 1,987 | 81% | 772 | 39% |
| Women | 4,490 | 975 | 22% | 433 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 12% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 75% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 963-5101
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,414 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,726 |
| Room and board | $ 3,990 |
| Room charge | $ 2,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 963-5701
Tennessee State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 116 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 96 | 75 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $94,887 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 12 | $63,873 | 10 | $64,839 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 17 | $54,567 | 24 | $51,309 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $37,099 | 4 | $40,515 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 39 | $63,324 | 40 | $54,949 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $70,900 | 26 | $69,736 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $56,149 | 34 | $51,339 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $49,393 | 55 | $45,838 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $37,495 | 23 | $39,775 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 205 | $58,558 | 139 | $50,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 3 | $12,782 |
| No academic rank | short term | 5 | $19,589 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 7 | $18,780 | 5 | $12,772 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 77 | 51 | 128 |
| Football | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Track | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 22 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tennessee State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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