Tennessee State University

It is not difficult to get into Tennessee State University. Around 93% of applicants get into Tennessee State University each year. Last year, 14,380 students applied to Tennessee State University and 13,410 were admitted.

If you are applying to Tennessee State University, the fee for the application is $25.

Tennessee State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Tennessee State University's admissions stats.

Tennessee State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Tennessee State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Tennessee State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Want to Apply Early to Tennessee State University?

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Tennessee State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Tennessee State University Admissions

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How To Get Into Tennessee State University

It is not difficult to get into Tennessee State University. Tennessee State University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Tennessee State University accepted 93% of all applicants, about 13,410 from 14,380 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Tennessee State University, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT.

Transferring to Tennessee State University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Tennessee State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong. Curious about the factors that are considered by Tennessee State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Tennessee State University for more information on admission factors.

Tennessee State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

Check with Tennessee State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Tennessee State University?

Students admitted to Tennessee State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 9% submitted a class rank. At Tennessee State University 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 51% were in the top 25% and 83% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Tennessee State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	14%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	16%
2.50 and 2.9	20%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Tennessee State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Tennessee State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Tennessee State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Tennessee State University.

Transfer students can enroll in Tennessee State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Tennessee State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Tennessee State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to Tennessee State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Tennessee State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Tennessee State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Tennessee State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Tennessee State University?

✅ Tennessee State University is not test optional.

What is Tennessee State University's acceptance rate?

✅ Tennessee State University's acceptance rate is 93%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Tennessee State University?

❌ Tennessee State University does not offer early decision.

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