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Location & Contact
Address
3500 John A Meritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
United States
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
United States
Contact
Phone: 615-963-5000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9,773
Applied
6,859
Accepted
5,057
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,652
Females Applied
4,812
Females Accepted
72%
Male Admissions
3,096
Males Applied
2,034
Males Accepted
66%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.38
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required for some programs |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Minimum 10 composite on ACT or 900 composite on SAT |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 469 | 460 | 540 | |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 | ||
| ACT Composite | 18 | 16 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Other Payment Considerations
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
|---|---|
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
15,582
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,107
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,104
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,435
Avg. Loan Aid
13,030
Avg. Grant Aid
7,451
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,057
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
55%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.03% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 85.08% |
| White or Caucasian | 4.37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.04% |
| Asian | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 2.68% |
| Other | 1.92% |
Gender
Male (34.7%)
Female (65.3%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Not Reported |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 71% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Tiger Fest, Homecoming Celebrations and Athletic Competetions
Tiger Fest, Homecoming Celebrations and Athletic Competetions
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
All World Campus Ministries, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Alpha Phi Omega
All World Campus Ministries, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Alpha Phi Omega
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Football | | | |
| Golf | No | | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | No | | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | | |
| Tennis | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | No | | |
Faculty
565
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 438
Part-time - 127
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