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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
6,693
Total Undergrads
Including 1,302 Part-time
1,337
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 46 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
64% Women
36% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Ohio Valley Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

5
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $138,280)
6
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $57,805)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 19 24 - -
Basketball 11 14 - -
Football 82 - - -
Golf 8 5 - -
Softball - 18 - -
Tennis 8 8 - -
Volleyball - 11 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.7%
Black/non-Hispanic 69.9%
Hispanic 2.1%
Non-resident alien 1.0%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 0.8%
Two or more races 2.1%
White/non-Hispanic 22.1%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Student Newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 9
Drug Law Violation 47
Liquor Law Violation 17
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 30
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Kiara from Ellenwood, GA
  • 3
  • “Dorm life could be a little better, which is why we are currently under construction, and so far renovations that have been made look wonderful.…”

  • Jan-19-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Arianna from Indianapolis, IN
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The cafeteria ladies try their best and they get an E for effort but the food is not all that great. You will definitely miss your mother's home cooking. But there are other options. A Chick-Fil-A and Pizza Hut on campus, and a plethora of other restaurants in close range to the school. So it's not all that bad.

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  • 3
  • Autumn from Lithonia, GA
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The cafe in the beginning will seem great, but as each semester comes to an end you'll begin to notice that the choices become quite repetitive.

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  • 5
  • Michael from Lexington, SC
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    We have plenty of different type of dining experiences. We have the cafe which is buffet style. We also have different dinning restaurants. The few that many go to are chick-fil-a and pizza hut.

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  • 4
  • Kenisha from Bartlett, TN
  • Apr-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Tennessee State has two spots on campus where everyone eats. The cafe is where the make food that varies on the days. The sub is where Chic-fil-a and Pizza Hut are located.

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  • 2
  • Somer from Spring Hill, TN
  • Mar-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The cafetaria offers a variety of fast food and sandwhich options however if you are a vegetarian the options are limited.

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  • 5
  • Cydnee from Nashville, TN
  • Dec-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Many may complain about the food that is served in college because they are so used to home cooking but the food served at Tennessee State University is as close to a home cooked meal that you will get.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Arianna from Indianapolis, IN
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Keep your head on the swivel when it comes to events involving a sorority/fraternity because it something you don't want to miss! During Homecoming, it is a chance to see some of the most interesting and fun step shows ever. If you are going to miss out on most things during the semester, don't miss out on this!

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  • 0
  • Autumn from Lithonia, GA
  • May-21-2013 I am a current student here

    The greek life is AMAZING, each sorority or fraternity has something unique about them and they are always hosting different events.

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  • 0
  • Kenisha from Bartlett, TN
  • Apr-11-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is a amazing you will mostly always see something going on around campus that involves them. As a Freshman you can look at the sororities that catch your eye. After looking your first year you can begin to pledge.

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  • 0
  • Paris from Las Vegas, NV
  • Nov-05-2012 I am a current student here

    The Greeks...will surprise you. Whether or not you join is no pressure at all but expect to see them chanting, stepping, and dancing! They show pride and represent their chapter and all of them put on a memorable show! They love their brothers and sisters, and are always friendly and helpful.

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  • 0
  • Tiara from Lithonia, GA
  • Aug-19-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is very high profile on our campus. The greeks run the yard and they always have something going on that you can get involved in and enjoy around campus.

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  • 0
  • Mikayla Austin from Cincinnati, OH
  • Aug-07-2012 I am a current student here

    TSU currently has all Divine 9 Greeks in addition to Phi Mu Alpha, Sigma Alpha Iota, Alpha Phi Omega, Gamma Sigma Sigma, and other Greek Honor Societies.

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