Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt BlvdNashville, TN 37209
(615) 963-5111
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10602
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.tnstate.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $6,930.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $19,064.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $31,784.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 98% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 77% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,886.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 41% |
| Average state aid | $4,138.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 27% |
| Average institutional aid | $6,912.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 81% |
| Average student loan | $7,407.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- African-american/Black Studies
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Architectural Engineering
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- English Language and Literature
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Family Resource Management Studies
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nursing Education
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Office Management and Supervision
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- School Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Tennessee State University Scholarships
ALCOA Foundation Electrical Engineering Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University College of Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering. Due date and award amount may vary. more...
Music City Links Scholarships
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
National Youth Sports Program Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University. Students must participate in sports. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Washington DC Alumni Chapter Fund Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Frederick Humphries Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Tennessee Scholarships
Jerome Kilman Clements Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Tusculum College. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Preference given to residents of Knox County. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Alumni National Merit Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolled full-time at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Students must be National Merit Finalists and demonstrate academic achievement and leadership skills. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Judith Bishop Boswell Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Tusculum College. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Preference given to students involved in cheerleading or other campus spirit activities. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. more...
Part-time Master's Fellowship
Scholarship for part-time master's students accepted to the University of Memphis. Students must be currently taking 3-8 hours. Students must be recommended by the department director. Due date may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact the Graduate School for more information and/or application. more...
Woodrow Wolford, Sr. Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga who are members of the varsity football team. Selection based on academic merit, athletic talent and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Mary & Elmer Cohen Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Vanderbilt University who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. Awards are based on need, academic achievement and potential. Student must complete a financial aid application, a FAFSA, and the Financial Aid PROFILE. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable; but recipients may reapply and compete annually. more...
Avon Williams Pre-Legal Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at Tennessee State University College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Law. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Asa Van Frazier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Selection based on academic merit, financial need and potential. Preference given to applicants majoring in Education who attend St. James A.M.E. Church. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Dr. Don J. Russell Chemistry Scholarship
Scholarship for current undergraduate students attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga who are majoring in Chemistry. Selection based on a minimum 3.0 GPA and contributions to the department. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Marian Jones Tyte Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students attending the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga who are majoring in English or Theater. Selection based on academic merit and potential. Due date, number of awards and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...