Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,905
66.5% Female
33.5% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Special Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
85
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
25
Doctoral Research
7
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
12
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.47%
Asian
46.56%
Black or African American
2.26%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
36.54%
White
2.15%
Two or more races
0.37%
Unknown
9.50%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Admissions Office Web Address
www.tnstate.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$9,844
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$22,268
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
25
Master's (Distance)
2
Doctor's Degree Research
7
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
6
Post Master's Certificate
4
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Agriculture, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Biochemistry | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biotechnology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemistry, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| General Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Holistic Health | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes No Yes |
| Public Health, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 443 | 374 | 67 | 2 |
| With faculty status | 415 | 374 | 39 | 2 |
| Tenured | 214 | 186 | 27 | 1 |
| On tenure track | 143 | 135 | 7 | 1 |
| Not on tenure track | 58 | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 37 | 32 | 5 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$9,844
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$22,268
Financial aid office web address
www.tnstate.edu/financial_aid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$4,156
Typical Board
$4,900
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $9,844 | $22,268 |
| Full time Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $471 | $1,069 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,905
66.5% Female
33.5% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.47%
Asian
46.56%
Black or African American
2.26%
Hispanic or Latino
0.05%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
36.54%
White
2.15%
Two or more races
0.37%
Unknown
9.50%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20 | 27 |
| Black Or African American | 258 | 629 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 16 | 27 |
| Non-resident Alien | 103 | 78 |
| White | 225 | 471 |
| Two Or More Races | 15 | 26 |
| Unknown | 2 | 5 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
374
29.7% Male
70.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
44
36.4% Male
63.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
35
48.6% Male
51.4% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
58
48.3% Male
51.7% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
1
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
Phone
615-963-5000
Fax
Email
