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Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University
3500 John A Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209-1561


Fax number: (615) 963-5108
Website: https://www.tnstate.edu/
Tennessee State University
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT not used
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.55
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 9%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 948 - 1243
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 15 - 20
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 1%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 13%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 14,380
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 13,410
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 55%
Admission may be deferred: no

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