Tennessee State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,745

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Tennessee State University is committed to engaging in pure and applied research which contributes to the body of knowledge and which broadens the application of knowledge. Whenever possible, the University strives to provide its students with the opportunity to be involved in the research activities of the faculty and academic staff. Tennessee State University serves its constituents through an array of programs and services which apply the knowledge, skills and discoveries of the instructional and research units at the institution. These services are intended to broaden the perspectives and enhance the quality of life of the University’s service constituents.

Over 70,000 courses transfer into Tennessee State University

Will my credits transfer?

Request More Information

group of students smiling in front of building

Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	5,255
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,490
Transfer Students	673
Programs	77 Programs
Courses	1,459 Courses
Equivalencies	70,144 incoming Equivalencies 18,493 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,426
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,954
Books and Supplies	$1,985
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	78%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,731
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,155

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The mission of our office is to inform students and parents about the various types of financial aid available and assist them in securing the necessary financial resources to reach their educational aspirations.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

You must have a GPA (based on all courses attempted at Tennessee Board of Regents colleges/universities) equal to TSU‘s retention standards. Out-of-state students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA.
Official Transcripts:

All transfer applicants must submit two official transcripts from each college/university attended.
Application Fee:

When completing the on-line application further below, you will be required to pay the $25 application fee by credit card.
Other Requirements:

Take the COMPASS subtest in Mathematics and/or English if the ACT (Enhanced) subscore(s) in the subject(s) is not acceptable or if college credit has not been earned in English and/or Mathematics.
Apply Here:

http://www.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Minimum grade of a C of higher must be achieved in order to be considered transferable.
Credits (Min/Max):

no upper division credit will be granted for any lower division credit transferred from any other university or college; any exceptions to this particular provision must be approved by the Office of Admissions and Records.
Transfer Policy Document:

Tennessee State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf