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$8,616
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
34%
Retention Rate
Tennessee State University is Nashville's public HBCU offering programs in business, engineering, nursing, education, and agriculture with strong connections to Tennessee's growing economy.
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5 exams
15 credits
$4,308 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,893 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$12,062 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $34,177potential savings
Healthcare & Medicine
Digital Media & Content
Sports & Fitness
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Agriculture & Environment
Technology & Computer Science
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
4
Men's teams
5
Women's teams
Team Sports(4)
Football
Basketball
Softball
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
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From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$15,005
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$42,730
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Tennessee State University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $287 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $4,308
8 exams
24 credits
Save $6,893
14 exams
42 credits
Save $12,062
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$4,308 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$6,893 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$12,062 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Davidson County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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