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Tennessee State University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561
(615) 963-5101
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
1
History
1
Academic Electives
1
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required
August 1
SAT Only
Required for some
August 1
ACT Only
Required for some
August 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.
Nashville
TN
37209-1561
Phone
(615) 963-5101
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$25
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
85% of 8,804 applicants were admitted
Women
86% of 6,043 applicants were admitted
Men
82% of 2,757 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
691 (9%) of 7,447 admitted students enrolled
Women
391 (8%) of 5,175 admitted students enrolled
Men
300 (13%) of 2,272 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
13%
3.75 - 3.99
12%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
21.2%
2.00 - 2.49
2.9%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 483 average , 430-530 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2.2%
Score of 600 - 700
8.7%
Score of 500 - 600
24.6%
Score of 400 - 500
53.6%
Score of 300 - 400
10.9%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 521 average , 457-582 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2.2%
Score of 600 - 700
16.7%
Score of 500 - 600
42%
Score of 400 - 500
31.2%
Score of 300 - 400
7.9%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19 average , 16-21 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
2%
Score of 24 - 29
8.5%
Score of 18 - 23
47.2%
Score of 12 - 17
40.7%
Score of 6 - 11
1.3%
Score of 5 or Below
0.3%
ACT Math: 17
Score of 30 - 36
1.3%
Score of 24 - 29
7.2%
Score of 18 - 23
27%
Score of 12 - 17
61.6%
Score of 6 - 11
2.6%
Score of 5 or Below
0.3%
ACT Eng: 18
Score of 30 - 36
3.2%
Score of 24 - 29
8.8%
Score of 18 - 23
41.4%
Score of 12 - 17
40.1%
Score of 6 - 11
6.5%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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