Tennessee State University

www.tnstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,128

9.24% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,880

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.48%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,077

69.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31%

382 Graduates

About

Tennessee State University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tennessee State University were General Business Administration & Management (124 degrees awarded), General Communication (65 degrees), and General Psychology (65 degrees).

In 2021, 1,470 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee State University. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (923 degrees), 2.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (382 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University is $7,128, which is $−21,864 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University is $7,128, which is $−21,864 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,880.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,128

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tennessee State University was $7,128. The cost of tuition at Tennessee State University is $−21,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tennessee State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,880

2021 Value

6.65%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,880. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee State University grew by 6.65%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,612

Room and Board

$2,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tennessee State University was of $7,612 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tennessee State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.64% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee State University was 4.48%, which represents 98 out of the 2186 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Tennessee State University had a total enrollment of 8,077 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee State University is 5,631 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,446. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.1% Black or African American, 14.8% White, 2.3% Two or More Races, 1.81% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, 0.0743% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0619% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tennessee State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57%), followed by Black or African American Male (29.7%) and White Female (4.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29%), followed by White Female (27.3%) and Black or African American Male (14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,077 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee State University is 5,631 and the part-time enrollment is 2,446. This means that 69.7% of students enrolled at Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tennessee State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tennessee State University was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Tennessee State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tennessee State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
5,906 enrolled students
White
1,195 enrolled students
Two or More Races
186 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee State University is 73.1% Black or African American, 14.8% White, 2.3% Two or More Races, 1.81% Hispanic or Latino, 1.14% Asian, 0.0743% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0619% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 38 students (0.47%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 464 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee State University is black or african american (923 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (382 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tennessee State University is General Business Administration & Management (124 degrees awarded), followed by General Communication (65 degrees) and General Psychology (65 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (87 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee State University are Other managers (184,710 people), Social workers, all other (164,793 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (160,138 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (75,804 people), and Marketing managers (75,144 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee State University in 2021 are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (87 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Communications (65 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee State University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Tennessee State University are Agriculture (52 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (87 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees), Communications (65 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee State University are Elementary & secondary schools (386,406 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (218,518 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (191,653 people), Individual & family services (134,225 people), and Computer Systems Design (112,995 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tennessee State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
124 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
65 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
65 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tennessee State University was General Business Administration & Management with 124 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tennessee State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

503

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

967

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 503 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee State University, which is 0.52 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (967).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tennessee State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.763 times less than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 97 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Tennessee State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee State University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.262% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
923 degrees awarded
White
382 degrees awarded
Asian
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee State University is black or african american (923 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (382 degrees).

0.068% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
637 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
286 degrees awarded
White Female
248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee State University is black or african american female (637 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (286 degrees).

Operations

Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $63.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 350k (0.551%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Tennessee State University had a total salary expenditure of 278M. Tennessee State University employs 112 Assistant professors, 107 Associate professors and 97 Professors. Most academics at Tennessee State University are Female Assistant professor (68), Male Associate professor (62), and Male Professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 278 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 193 employees, and Management with 125 employees.

Endowment

$63.5M

2021 Endowment

0.793%

growth from 2020

Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at about $63.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tennessee State University grew 0.793% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $324M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tennessee State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$39.5M - Federal
$3.24M - State
$1.06M - Local

As of 2021, Tennessee State University received $39.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.24M from state grants and contracts, and $1.06M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$94.4M

2021 Salaries

5.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Tennessee State University paid a median of $94.4M in salaries, which represents 34% of their overall expenditure ($278M) and a 5.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$25.7M

Instructional Salaries

336

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tennessee State University paid a total of $25.7M to 336 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

278 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tennessee State University were Assistant professor with 112 employees, Associate professor with 107 employees, and Professor with 97 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 278 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 193 employees, and Management with 125 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tennessee State University was Female Assistant professor with 68 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Male Professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tennessee State University.