Tennessee State University
Founded 1912
President Dafina Lazarus Stewart (President)
Fees USD 8,338
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Tennessee State University (TSU) is a public HBCU founded in 1912 in Nashville, Tennessee — the only public HBCU in Tennessee. Enrolling 8,000 students in the heart of Nashville, TSU is one of the most celebrated HBCUs in America, known for nursing, business, agriculture, engineering, and education programs. TSU is the alma mater of Oprah Winfrey, Wilma Rudolph, and numerous civil rights leaders.
Colleges
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; NASA and defense research connections
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing for Nashville’s healthcare market
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited; Nashville business connections
- College of Agriculture — HBCU 1890 land-grant institution for Tennessee
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~85% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,338