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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

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 615 963-5101

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Application fee: $25
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: ACT required of some, SAT I or ACT required of some
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.38
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 94%
Average SAT I: 469 verbal
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 900 - 1030
Average ACT: 17 English, 17 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 16 - 21
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 32%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 66%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,773
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,859
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 55%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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