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Tennessee State University (TSU)
- 3500 John Merritt Blvd
- Nashville, TN 37209
- OPEID College Code: 00352200
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- General Phone: (615) 963-5111
- President: Melvin N Johnson
- Website: www.tnstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 9,065
- College Alias: TSU
- College Mascot: Tigers
History
Tennessee State University first welcomed students in 1912. At that time it was known as Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Normal School. By 1922, the school had become a college and in 1951, its status escalated to university. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Academics
Tennessee State University is made up of several different colleges and schools, which offer a wide variety of choices. Forty different bachelor degrees can be obtained. Examples include, but are not limited, to the following:
- Nursing
- Consumer Sciences
- Dental Hygiene
- Agricultural Sciences
- African Studies
- Music Education
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Aeronautical and Industrial Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Biology
Tennessee State University offers Master's degrees in many fields. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mathematical Sciences
- Public Administration
- Computer Information System Engineer
- Chemistry
There are some departments that offer courses only on a graduate level.
Student Life
There are eleven student organizations at Tennessee State University. Examples include:
- Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
- Fellowship Christian Athletics
- Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
There is a performing arts center and an amphitheatre on campus as well as the Tennessee State University Library, which includes a smart classroom.
Unique Programs
The Aerospace studies program offers the Air Force ROTC program. These programs teach and prepare students to be aerospace experts.
Community
Nashville has much to offer Tennessee State University students. Be sure to take in a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. If you are a country music fan, the Grand Ol' Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are must-sees. Loretta Lynn's Ranch is approximately a one-hour drive from campus. It's a great place to camp with picturesque scenery, sparkling clear water, trail rides, a museum and shopping.
Other venues include a cruise on the river aboard the General Jackson Showboat, or if you enjoy gardening, the Cheekwood Botanical Garden is beautiful. For those who love animals, the Nashville Zoo is a perfect place to get away or visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park where you can hike or take in a special event. Whatever your tastes, there is something for you in and around Nashville.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TSU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.tnstate.oar.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,407 | 2,712 | 4,119 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 865 (61%) | 1,779 (66%) | 2,644 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 439 (51%) | 789 (44%) | 1,228 (46%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 150 | 13% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,049 | 87% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 480 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 395 | 475 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 20 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 52%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 43% | 36% | 19% | 25% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,160 | $3,667 | $3,491 | $2,957 |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| Number in Default | 224 | 173 | 156 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,285 | 2,449 | 2,182 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,886 | $4,901 | $4,414 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,162 | $4,901 | $4,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,990 | $3,990 | $3,990 |
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,500 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,000 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,000 | $2,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,200 | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,976 | $13,591 | $12,504 |
| Out of State | $24,252 | $13,591 | $12,504 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,286 | $18,101 | $16,214 |
| Out of State | $29,562 | $18,101 | $16,214 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,486 | $9,801 | $9,014 |
| Out of State | $20,762 | $9,801 | $9,014 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,065 Undergraduate: 7,132 Graduate: 1,933
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,076 Female: 5,989
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,532 Female: 4,600
- Graduate Gender Male: 544 Female: 1,389
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,942 Part-Time: 2,123
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,270 Part-Time: 862
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 672 Part-Time: 1,261
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 126 | 1% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Black | 6,740 | 74% |
| Asian | 129 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 1% |
| White | 1,961 | 22% |
| Unknown | 8 | 0.09% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,877 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,808 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,816 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,296 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 737 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 533 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 648 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 327 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.1% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,506 | 1,269 | 237 |
| Faculty Status | 682 | 478 | 204 |
| Tenured Faculty | 253 | 248 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 135 | - | 135 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 653 | 449 | 204 |
| Primarily Instruction | 647 | 443 | 204 |
| Primarily Research | 6 | 6 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 74 | 70 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 389 | 378 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 390 | 372 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 212 | 205 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 45 | 45 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,063 (370) | $61,264 (210) | $51,550 (160) |
| Professor | $72,225 (105) | $74,073 (77) | $67,142 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $54,330 (95) | $55,825 (53) | $52,443 (42) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,810 (117) | $52,837 (62) | $46,398 (55) |
| Instructor | $43,867 (23) | $42,088 (5) | $44,361 (18) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,786 (73) | $69,918 (31) | $59,261 (42) |
| Professor | $97,749 (9) | $122,560 (4) | $77,901 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $72,402 (12) | $82,032 (4) | $67,587 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,192 (20) | $63,836 (5) | $53,644 (15) |
| Instructor | $46,747 (6) | $44,093 (2) | $48,074 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,260 (443) | $60,742 (241) | $50,913 (202) |
| Professor | $72,837 (114) | $75,367 (81) | $66,627 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $54,880 (107) | $56,617 (57) | $52,900 (50) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,250 (137) | $52,792 (67) | $45,861 (70) |
| Instructor | $42,704 (29) | $40,370 (7) | $43,447 (22) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,293,574 | $1,486,195 | $807,379 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 229 | 150 | 79 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 225 | 148 | 77 |
| Basketball | 28 | 15 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Football | 96 | 96 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $68,904 | $45,695 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $43,265 | $29,097 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 33 | 19 | 14 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 16 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 16 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 | 20 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 5 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 7 |
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