by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Tennessee State University, located in Nashville, TN.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Less Selective (70-85%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Tennessee State University had 9,660 applications. Of those, 6,773 gained acceptance, and 880 decided to attend.
| Applicant Total | 9,660 |
| Accepted | 6,773 |
| Enrolled | 880 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 876 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 4 |
Admission to Tennessee State University is 70.1%. This makes the school fairly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Tennessee State University: the female acceptance rate is 72% versus 66% for male applicants.
Among admitted students at Tennessee State University is 13%. This means that 13% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 13% versus 14% for male admits.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Tennessee State University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,045 | 6,590 |
| Admitted | 1,997 | 4,763 |
| Enrolled | 276 | 604 |
About 33% of applicants to Tennessee State University provided SAT results (291 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 460 and 540. SAT Math scores ranged from 420 and 510.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 460 | 540 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 510 |
| Combined Total | 880 | 1050 |
Tennessee State University got ACT scores from 65% of its admitted class (576 students).
The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 16 and 21.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 21 |
| English/Reading | 14 | 21 |
| Math | 15 | 19 |
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