Tennessee State University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  The mission of our office is to inform students and parents about the various types of financial aid available and assist them in securing the necessary financial resources to reach their educational aspirations.
• Tuition and Fees:
  12 hours, In-State, per semester 3,556; Out-of-State, per semester, 12 hours 9,916

Information for Transfer In Students

• Adult Degree Completion Programs:
  Yes
• Credit for Prior Learning:
  Credit by Exam (CLEP, DANTES, Departmental), each department determines if it will accept credit, Portfolio Assessment (CAEL-Learning Counts).

Additional Information

• Adult Learner Focused Institution:
  Yes.
• Veteran Friendly:
  Yes.
• Student Services Extended Hours:
  Yes.
• Childcare:
  Yes.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  You must have a GPA (based on all courses attempted at Tennessee Board of Regents college/universities) equal to TSU's retention standards. Out-of-state students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA.
• Official Transcripts:
  All transfer applicants must submit two official transcripts from each college/university attended.
• Application Fee:
  When completing the on-line application, you will be required to pay the $25 application fee by credit card.
• Other Requirements:
  Take the COMPASS subtest in Mathematics and/or English if the ACT (Enhanced) sub score(s) in the subject(s) is not acceptable or if the college credit has not been earned in English and/or Mathematics.
• Request More Information:
  Request More Information
• Apply Here:
  http://www.tnstate.edu/admissions/apply.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in order to be considered transferable.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  No upper division credit will be granted for any lower division credit transferred from any other university or college; any exceptions to this particular provision must be approved by the Office of Admissions and Records.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Tennessee State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf

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