Best Online Colleges South
2022 Best Online Colleges Tennessee

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee State University is a public college in Nashville, Tennessee and has been named to the Best Online Colleges South award list. Its online program features 7 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $10,595 and the per-credit hour charge is $351. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.tnstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,184 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:4,816
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:816
  • Pell Grant students:3,180
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:400
  • Part-time students
    20%
  • Students over 25 years old
    13%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$351
In-district tuition and fees
$9,012
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
7 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
  • Social Sciences(1)

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  • Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:53%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:31%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
105 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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