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The University of Tennessee Southern
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37.07%
Graduation RateThe share of students who graduated within 150% of the time expected to complete a credential upon entering this school for the first time.
$12,798
Average Annual CostCost includes tuition, living costs, books and supplies, and fees minus the average grants and scholarships for federal financial aid recipients.
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Fields of Study and Outcomes
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77.17%
The share of first-time, full-time undergraduates who returned to the school after their freshman year.
37.07%
The share of students who graduated within 150% of the time expected complete a credential upon entering this school for the first time.
- 1 - Business Administration, Management and Operations
- 2 - Behavioral Sciences
- 3 - Business Administration, Management and Operations
- 4 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- 5 - Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Associate's Degree
- Accounting and Related Services - Associate's Degree
- Biology, General - Associate's Degree
- Business Administration, Management and Operations - Associate's Degree
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities - Associate's Degree
- Psychology, General - Associate's Degree
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing - Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Accounting and Related Services - Bachelor's Degree
- Behavioral Sciences - Bachelor's Degree
- Biology, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Business Administration, Management and Operations - Bachelor's Degree
- Chemistry - Bachelor's Degree
- Computer and Information Sciences, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management - Bachelor's Degree
- Criminal Justice and Corrections - Bachelor's Degree
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft - Bachelor's Degree
- English Language and Literature, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs - Bachelor's Degree
- History - Bachelor's Degree
- Homeland Security - Bachelor's Degree
- Human Services, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities - Bachelor's Degree
- Management Information Systems and Services - Bachelor's Degree
- Mathematics - Bachelor's Degree
- Music - Bachelor's Degree
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Psychology, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Psychology, Other - Bachelor's Degree
- Public Health - Bachelor's Degree
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing - Bachelor's Degree
- Special Education and Teaching - Bachelor's Degree
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness - Bachelor's Degree
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods - Bachelor's Degree
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas - Bachelor's Degree
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language - Bachelor's Degree
- Theological and Ministerial Studies - Bachelor's Degree
- Visual and Performing Arts, General - Bachelor's Degree
- Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language - Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Student Body
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6.83%
93.17%
The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Campus Life
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$12,798
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| Family Income | Average Annual Cost |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,335 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,071 |
| $48,001-$75,000 | $15,343 |
| $75,001-$110,000 | $17,336 |
| $110,001+ | $17,135 |
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About Financial AidMost federal and state financial aid programs require you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All you need to do is submit a FAFSA for the year you intend to enroll in college.
How to Fill Out the FAFSALoan Information
Students receiving federal loansAt some schools where few students borrow federal loans, the typical undergrad may leave school with $0 in debt.
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Typical Monthly Loan PaymentThis is based on a 10-year payment plan.
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| Not Making Progress | — | — |
| Forbearance | — | — |
| Deferment | — | — |
| Paid in Full | — | — |
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Test Scores and Acceptance
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The share of first-time students who applied to this school that were accepted.
Students who were admitted and enrolled typically had standardized test scores in these ranges.
International/Transfer Students
Overview information for transfer students for university
of Credits
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GPA (On a 4.0 Scale)
2.0
Courses from a 2-
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Transfers must
complete to earn
Bachelor's Degree
30
course that may be
transferred for credit
(on a 4.0 scale)
1.0
Courses from a 4-
year institution
1.0
| Annual College Costs (Fall 2020) | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $31,454 | $31,454 |
| Room and board | $11,856 | $11,856 |
| Additional Estimated Expenses | _ _ | _ _ |
| Part-Time Costs (per credit hour) | $1,137 | $1,137 |
- International students eligible for need based aid
- Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 90
- Total amount awarded: $790,948
- Foreign Student Certification of Finances
- English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students
- Special International Student Orientation Program
- International Student Adviser
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