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Average Annual Cost

The average annual net price that a student who receives federal financial aid pays to cover expenses (e.g. tuition, living expenses, etc.) to attend the school's largest program. Net price is the program's cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received. For public schools, this is only the average cost for in-state students. Negative cost values indicate that the average grant/scholarship aid exceeded the cost of attendance.

Est. Student Population

Healthcare Programs

About Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University is a Historically Black University located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is a high-research land grant university.

Among Tennessee State University's course offerings are the following healthcare-related courses:

Nursing - Bachelor of Science

The Nursing program at Tennessee State University teaches students to effectively communicate with patients and medical staff to prepare them to work as registered nurses. After completing the program, students will be prepared to take the NCLEX exam.

Recent news about Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University to construct two new College of Agriculture buildings

Funding for the project comes via federal and state sources and the total cost of the project is $63 million.

January 22, 2025
Tennessee State University’s College of Public Service receives U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant

The grant will allow the university to establish a Center of Excellence – Urban and Community Research Center (UCRC) through which it will research effects of displacement and relocation due to gentrification. 

December 26, 2024
Tennessee State University faculty member receives U.S. Department of Agriculture National Teaching Award

Dr. De’Etra Young is the Associate Dean for Academics and Land-grant Programs and is seen as a leader in undergraduate research.

November 30, 2023
Tennessee State University student delegation heads to DC after discovery of underfunding to the school

After the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Education discovered that Tennessee State University had been underfunded by the State of Tennessee for over three decades, a group of students headed to the nation’s capital to seek support and answers.

October 4, 2023
Tennessee State University Engineering Alumni Association awards 12 engineering students with scholarships

Twelve Tennessee State University Engineering students have been awarded scholarships to help offset the burden of college by the school’s Engineering Alumni Association. The scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000.

June 28, 2023
Tennessee State University nears record external funding with $70 million this fiscal year

With most of the grant awards for the school going toward global food security and childcare research, Tennessee State University plans to beat its grant award record of $70.7 million by the end of the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

March 21, 2023
HCA Healthcare continues partnership with Tennessee State University with $1.5 million in scholarships

Tennessee State University received $1.5 million in scholarship funding for aspiring medical students from HCA Healthcare as part of their continuing partnership.

October 18, 2022
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