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Tennessee State University is a world-class university known for academic excellence, incredible students, inspiring faculty, exceptional value and an amazing campus and community. We invite you to learn more about TSU and our academic programs, admissions process, tuition and financial aid, campus visits, student housing and more.
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Tennessee State University is dedicated to helping students develop the skills needed for the real world. Our vibrant campus life, leadership opportunities, rigorous academic programs, access to scholarships and student services are just a few of the student services we offer. We are preparing career-ready professionals today for knowledge-based jobs tomorrow. The Tiger legacy continues with you.
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At Tennessee State University, our blood runs blue! We enjoy connecting, socializing and sharing news about the great things our alumni are doing across the globe. From our annual Homecoming celebration to donor events and volunteer activities, TSU alumni always find time to celebrate what it means to be a Big Blue Tiger. We welcome you back to campus anytime to rekindle your most memorable experiences.
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Welcome to Tennessee State University, located in the heart of Nashville, one of the nation's most progressive cities! Whether you are here for your first visit, planning a campus tour or returning after many years away, TSU welcomes you to enjoy our facilities, hospitality and our unique history and contributions.
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Tennessee State University is proud to have 1,200 distinguished administrators, faculty and staff members as part of our team. With outstanding reputations for teaching, research and service, these professionals make valuable contributions to our community of scholars and ensure that TSU is a thriving public institution of higher learning.

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Out-of-State E-rate

Making Education Affordable for Non-Tennessee Residents

e-rate Effective Fall 2010, Tennessee State University (TSU) has implemented an e-Rate for out-of-state students enrolled exclusively in online courses and programs. This rate is much lower than the normal out-of-state tuition (see rate table below). However, in order to qualify for the e-Rate, a student must:

Be fully admitted and enrolled in courses at Tennessee State University;
Be classified as a non-resident of Tennessee;
Be enrolled exclusively in eligible online courses and/or programs; and
Not have a TSU housing assignment.

The eRate will be reflected on your account once the electronic verification of the eligibility requirements as listed above is complete - this can take up to 24 hours.

Eligible online courses include courses designated as section 98, R50, R01, R25, R35 or R80 and/or courses with an instructional method = DVC, RD1, RD2 or WEB.

Students enrolled in any type of courses other than online (on-ground, hybrid, telecourse, etc.) will not be eligible for the eRate specified in this guideline and will instead incur traditional non-resident fees and charges. Students who enroll in both online and other type of courses and subsequently drop the other type courses will not then become eligible for the eRate.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Mr. Bryan Thorpe, Student Support Services Counselor at 615-963-7214 or bthorpe@tnstate.edu.

The 2023 - 2024 e-Rate Tuition / Fee Sheet

The comparison chart shown below is just one example of e-Rate Tuition differences.

Tuition Comparison 2022