Tennessee State University

www.tnstate.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,854

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,139

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.4%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

7,615

72% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

27%

347 Graduates

About

Tennessee State University is a higher education institution located in Davidson County, TN. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Tennessee State University were General Business Administration & Management (101 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (70 degrees), and General Communication (62 degrees).

In 2020, 1,492 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee State University. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (837 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University is $7,854, which is $−20,709 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee State University is $7,854, which is $−20,709 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,139.

In 2020, 83% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,854

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Tennessee State University was $7,854. The cost of tuition at Tennessee State University is $−20,709 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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

Average Net Price

$11,139

2020 Value

2.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Tennessee State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,139. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Tennessee State University grew by 2.8%.

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 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,900. The cost of room and board increased by 0.449% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.41% 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

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Tennessee State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.79% with respect to 2019, when 77% 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.

11.4%

2018 Default Rate

270

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee State University was 11.4%, which represents 270 out of the 2366 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 has a total enrollment of 7,615 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee State University is 5,486 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,129. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.1% Black or African American, 16.4% White, 2.19% Two or More Races, 2.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 0.0788% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% 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 (57.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.1%) and White Female (4.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.2%) and Black or African American Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,615 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee State University is 5,486 and the part-time enrollment is 2,129. This means that 72% of students enrolled at Tennessee State University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% 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

64%

2020 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), 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

Black or African American
5,641
White
1,252
Two or More Races
167

The enrolled student population at Tennessee State University is 74.1% Black or African American, 16.4% White, 2.19% Two or More Races, 2.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 0.0788% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0% 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 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% 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, 68 students (0.893%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 394 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 (837 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tennessee State University is General Business Administration & Management (101 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (70 degrees) and General Communication (62 degrees).

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 Public Administration and Social Service (117 degrees awarded), Agriculture (41 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

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 Social workers, all other (171,590 people), Police officers (132,355 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (118,048 people), Other managers (110,343 people), and Education administrators (44,632 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee State University are Public Administration and Social Service (117 degrees awarded), Agriculture (41 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (62 degrees), Human Sciences (39 degrees), and Protective Services (75 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,758 people), Elementary & secondary schools (279,144 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (156,209 people), Individual & family services (135,526 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,789 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

General Business Administration & Management
101 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
70 degree-majorss awarded
General Communication
62 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tennessee State University was General Business Administration & Management with 101 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

549

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

943

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 549 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee State University, which is 0.582 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (943).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.833 times less than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 90 degrees were awarded to women at Tennessee State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 0% 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 37% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Tennessee State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0.576% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
837 degrees awarded
White
357 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee State University is black or african american (837 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (357 degrees).

0.804% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
582 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
255 degrees awarded
White Female
228 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee State University is black or african american female (582 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (255 degrees).

Operations

Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at nearly $63M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.2M (1.91%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Tennessee State University had a total salary expenditure of $194M. Tennessee State University employs 116 Associate professors, 108 Professors, and 85 Assistant professors. Most academics at Tennessee State University are Male Professors (69), Male Associate professors(62), and Female Associate professors (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 208 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 128 employees, and Management with 122 employees.

Endowment

$63M

2020 Endowment

2.39%

growth from 2019

Tennessee State University has an endowment valued at about $63M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Tennessee State University grew 2.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $243M 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

$40.5M - Federal
$1.07M - State
$985k - Local

As of 2020, Tennessee State University received $40.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.07M from state grants and contracts, and $985k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$89.7M

2020 Salaries

0.529%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Tennessee State University paid a median of $89.7M in salaries, which represents 46.3% of their overall expenditure ($194M) and a 0.529% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.201% decline from 2018 and a 3.37% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$29.1M

Instructional Salaries

366

Number of Employees

In 2020, Tennessee State University paid a total of $29.1M to 366 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

208 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tennessee State University were Associate professor with 116 employees; Professor with 108 employees; and Professor with 85 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 208 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 128 employees; and Management with 122 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tennessee State University was Male Professor with 69 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Female Associate professor with 54 employees.

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