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Tennessee State University admissions

Nashville, Tennessee · Public · 4,848 undergrads · HBCU

Tennessee State University admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024 (6,773 of 9,660, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880–1050.

The numbers

Applied
9,660
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
16–21
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
13%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
waivers exist

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Can I get into Tennessee State University?

70% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 880–1050 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

9,660 applied, 6,773 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Tennessee State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Tennessee State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Tennessee State University required scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Tennessee State University's site

Questions people ask

What is Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?
Tennessee State University admitted 70% of applicants for fall 2024 (6,773 of 9,660, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Tennessee State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880–1050. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers