The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN · Public · 864 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,335 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,071 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,343 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,336 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,135 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,798 |
Sticker tuition: $10,924 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Average SAT
- 1083
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 37%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $38,924
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
- International undergrads
- 65 (6.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business26%
Kinesiology & Sports Science14%
Education9%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Criminal Justice8%
Health & Nursing7%
English & Literature3%
History3%
Computer Science2%
Physics & Chemistry2%
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