The University of Tennessee Southern

Public four-year university in Pulaski, TN that costs an average of $6,690 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 32% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,690
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
32%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,623

PublicTown (distant)864 undergraduates

Cost of The University of Tennessee Southern

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,358
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,264
Housing and food (on campus)$10,331
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$6,690

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$6,773
$30,001–48,000$5,981
$48,001–75,000$6,827
$75,001–110,000$7,152
$110,001+$7,040

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with The University of Tennessee Southern's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate87%
Average SAT1,083
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)435–555
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)470–555
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresRequired

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate32%
First-year retention77%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,923
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$46,623
Rank in Tennessee (earnings)33rd of 42 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$18,125
Typical monthly loan payment$206 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans25%

Majors and programs at The University of Tennessee Southern

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (23)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing19$68,670—
Business Administration, Management and Operations68$37,286$16,610
Biology19$31,775—
Accounting and Related Services12——
Behavioral Sciences19——
Chemistry3——
Computer and Information Sciences1——
Computer Science———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections22——
English Language and Literature4——
History1——
Homeland Security3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities32—$21,500
Management Information Systems and Services4——
Mathematics2——
Philosophy and Religious Studies———
Public Health12——
Special Education and Teaching7——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness35——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods7——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———
Visual and Performing Arts———

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities14——

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations36——
Criminal Justice and Corrections5——

Similar colleges in Tennessee

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis——$77,971
Tennessee State UniversityNashville$12,15470%$47,151
The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin$10,21188%$48,116
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville$9,04996%$48,900
Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville$16,83076%$52,901
East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City$14,20886%$48,646
The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga$15,02681%$56,442
University of MemphisMemphis$12,19272%$52,227

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About The University of Tennessee Southern

TypePublic four-year university
LocationPulaski, TN
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates864
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteutsouthern.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate?

The University of Tennessee Southern admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,083 on the SAT.

How much does The University of Tennessee Southern cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,358 a year (tuition and fees: $11,264). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,690 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,773.

How much do The University of Tennessee Southern graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $46,623 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($68,670 a year after graduation).

What is The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate?

32% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.