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Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University
3500 John A Meritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561

Official telephone: (615) 963-5000
Website: https://www.tnstate.edu/
Tennessee State University
Screen last updated on: September 2025
QUICK FACTS
Year established: 1912
Type of school: historically Black, public
Programs: 4-year undergraduate, upper division, graduate school
Religious affiliation: no
Campus enrollment: 6,310 students
Coeducational information: coeducational institution
Location description: in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more)
Application fee: $25

CONTACT INFORMATION
Street address: Tennessee State University
3500 John A Meritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Mailing address: Tennessee State University
3500 John A Meritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Main telephone numbers: 615 963-5000

Tennessee State University
CAMPUS LINKS
Main homepage: https://www.tnstate.edu/

CAMPUS SUMMARY
Tennessee State, founded in 1912, is a public, historically black university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Agriculture, Education, Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Public Service, Engineering and Technology, and Nursing. Its 465-acre main campus is located north of the center of Nashville.


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