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The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, TN · Town · 864 students
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$12,798
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
36%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$38,924
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

The University of Tennessee Southern, located in the historic town of Pulaski, is best known as the UT System's newest member and the only public four-year university in southern Middle Tennessee, offering the unique advantage of a private-school feel at an affordable public-school price. Students thrive in highly regarded academic programs such as nursing, education, and business administration, where they benefit from an intimate 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and hands-on, personalized mentorship. The Firehawk student experience is defined by a close-knit, supportive campus culture featuring competitive NAIA athletics, active student organizations, and a strong commitment to local community service.

Location
Pulaski, TN, 38478-2799 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
67 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,924$10,924
Housing & food (on campus)$8,300$8,300
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$24,750$24,750 est.
Average net price$12,798Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$10,924
Housing & food (on campus)$8,300
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$24,750 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $12,798
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,335
$30–48k
$12,071
$48–75k
$15,343
$75–110k
$17,336
$110k+
$17,135
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
36%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
26%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
33%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
32% graduated · 34% transferred · 34% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,151
10 yrs after entry$38,924
Debt
Median at graduation$21,500
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.8k
90th percentile$34,245
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Required
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1083
R 435–555 · M 470–555
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 18–24 · E 18–25 · M 17–23
SAT middle 50%: 905–1110
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Student Body
Gender
Men 39%Women 61%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$29,930
Independent
18%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,151
After 10 yrs
$38,924
Business Administration, Management and Operations36
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Behavioral Sciences14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness8
Public Health7
Biology, General5
Accounting and Related Services3
Special Education and Teaching2
Mathematics2
Chemistry2
Management Information Systems and Services2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
English Language and Literature, General1
Homeland Security1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,695/mo
Teaching spend
$6,412
per student
Federal loans
27%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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