Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN · Public · 4,848 undergrads
- Admit rate: 70.1% (12,890 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 880–1050 (ACT 16–21)
- Undergraduates: 4,848 (2.2% international)
- Average net price: $15,796 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 34% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Rolling: Rolling (Common App lists no fixed deadline); final enrollment deadline Aug. 1, 2027
Editor's notes
- Your test score does more work here than almost anywhere. TSU requires it, won't superscore, and uses your single best test date for both admission and merit money. Plan one serious sitting you can build around, not a string of attempts.
- If you miss a minimum, the appeal is your essay. TSU tells regular applicants not to send essays or letters, but it invites them during a freshman appeal after a denial. Have that material ready.
