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Tennessee State University Admission Requirements

Nashville, Tennessee

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Chances of getting into Tennessee State University

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Tennessee State University? Tennessee State University is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Tennessee State University directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Tennessee State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
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SAT Scores for Tennessee State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Tennessee State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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Tennessee State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Tennessee State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Tennessee State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Tennessee State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.22
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Tennessee State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Tennessee State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Tennessee State University was 3.22 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #38 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

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High School GPA's for admitted Tennessee State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 7.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.42% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.8% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.33% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 16.68% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 31.85% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.31% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.21% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
64

Applicants have 64 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tennessee State University is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tennessee State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tennessee State University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Tennessee State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221838 IPEDS survey data for Tennessee State University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.