Tennessee State University overview

Q. What is the main USP of Tennessee State University? 

The University is well known for its programs, excellence, and community engagement. It has accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College and awards students with various degrees. The Carnegie Classification of Institution of Higher Education designated it as a high research institute. The acceptance rate of the University is 57%. The students to faculty ratio are 12 to 1. 

Q. What is the ranking of Tennessee State University?

• It ranked 100 in the nation by Washington Monthly. 
• It ranked 381 in the nation by US News and World Report. 
• It ranked 34 as Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities. 

Q. How many students study at Tennessee State University?

There are more than 8,000 students enrolled in the different programs of the University of which more than 5,000 are undergraduates and more than 2,000 are postgraduates. 

Q. Who are the top Alumni of Tennessee State University?

• Oprah Winfrey (Host)
• Chandra Cheeseborough (Olympic Athlete)
• Edith McGuire (Olympic Athlete)
• Thelma Harper (Senator)
• Ralph Boston (Athlete)
• Wyomia Tyus (Athlete)
• Hank Crawford (Saxophonist)
• Ed Temple (Coach)
• Lloyd W. Newton (General)
• Joe Gilliam, Jr. (Football Player)