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Location & Contact
Address
3500 John A Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
United States
Nashville, TN 37209-1561
United States
Contact
Phone: 615-963-5000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
12,867
Applied
11,919
Accepted
6,765
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,729
Females Applied
8,180
Females Accepted
94%
Male Admissions
4,138
Males Applied
3,739
Males Accepted
90%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.27
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | No |
| Out of state 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 | 450 | 540 | ||
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 | ||
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
7,368
In-state
13,800
Out-of-state
7,368
In-district
Fees
1,248
Full-time student fees
9,408
Room & board
3,958
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
15,446
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,883
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
19,032
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,752
Avg. Loan Aid
15,739
Avg. Grant Aid
6,177
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
96%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
19%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,765
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
56%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.66% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 85.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 4.56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 2.68% |
| Other | 2.48% |
Gender
Male (34.38%)
Female (65.62%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 62% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Greek Weeks and Student Elections
Homecoming, Greek Weeks and Student Elections
Student Services
Legal 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:
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Hipnotize Dance Troop, Collegiate 100, Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Psi
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Hipnotize Dance Troop, Collegiate 100, Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Psi
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Student Escorts across campus from Male student volunteers; Bicycle Police to reach areas where cars cannot easily access; additional l
Student Escorts across campus from Male student volunteers; Bicycle Police to reach areas where cars cannot easily access; additional l
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
542
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 374
Part-time - 168
Male - 268
Female - 274
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