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Tennessee State University - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler1.93

Academics

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1
Full-Time Student Population 6,188
Part-Time Student Population 2,636
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 434
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 157
Total FT Faculty 442
Faculty with Terminal Degree 80%
Average Faculty Salary $54,530
Full-Time Retention Rate 67%
Part-Time Retention Rate 45%
Transfer-Out Rate 13%
Graduation Rate 36%
Programs/Majors Offered 54
Average Course Load 15 credits (5 courses)
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 44%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 53%
  • 50 or More Students: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most of the TSU student body and faculty take academics very seriously. The University prides itself on having a large graduating class every year, and most of the classes are very interesting due to the teachers who teach them. Although many students feel the classes involving their majors are very interesting and entertaining, some of the more tedious classes are sometimes difficult to get through. However, everyone keeps a positive attitude about general-education classes and works hard to get through them. TSU offers a wide variety of professors who either make or break the class. Most teachers are confident in their subjects and work diligently to create a fun, safe learning environment. Professors are required to keep office hours, so students who need to speak with them can come by with no appointments. The professors always have their phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and office hours printed at the top of every syllabus. There is always a drawback, though: there are a couple of teachers in a few departments who need to retire or find another profession because they have allowed personal issues to affect their teaching. In these cases, there are the department heads, which every student should know, whom you may choose to speak with if the professor is unavailable to help. Overall, TSU professors help to make the school exciting and informative, which motivates most of the student body to work hard to graduate with more than a C average.

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Academics at Tennessee State University

khurt09

'13

Registered Nursing (RN)

3.5
B

Registration

Tennessee State University's registration process is simpy and available online. I've never had a problem registering for classes.

Jan 15, 2012

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beauty24

'12

Biological Sciences

2.7
C+

Pre-Med Biology

Being a biology major is a great opportunity in some cases. It gives you the ability to learn about the cells that is important to our body which requires energy. Being a biology major you have to study alot in order to know what is a true statement or false when it comes to biology. My school gives you the ability to practice lab research with many different biology professors so that you are prepared once you start an intership, job or even a biology lab.There are many jobs in this world that biologists can have an opportunity to work, but many just dont know all of the areas or jobs biology majors can apply.

Dec 11, 2011

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Kurtis

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

5.0
A+

An Environment Worthwhile

Came to Tennessee State University because of a plethura of reasons. One happens to be because of my best friend and brother attending there. In my high school yrs I visit frequently, to hang out with my brother. Eventually people started noticing me with him and his good became mine. Attended A campus tour once with my dad and stepmom, to get a feel of what it would be like for a student at TSU. The tour lasted about an hour. Maybe a couple minutes more, but I loved every second I was there. Got familiarized with an reasonable amount of profesors on my frequent visits. Wishing they would be mine once I've arrived, but there was no chance. Cause my major was totally different from what they were teaching, but eventually met A professor dealing with my intended profession. They are willing to lend A hand, and give you the extra push to succeed. The energy, people, the total environment there is great. Would recommend A feqw of my friends to look into attending..

Nov 09, 2011

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements No credit offered
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Aerospace Studies
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science
  • College of Health Sciences
  • School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
  • School of Nursing
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 4%
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences: 6%
  • Psychology: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 5%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • The Amphitheater (main campus)
  • The Martha M. Brown-Lois H. Daniel Library
Did You Know?


Tennessee State University is a comprehensive, urban, coeducational, land-grant university offering 45 bachelor’s degrees and 24 master’s degrees.

TSU offers a Board of Regents Online Degree Program, which allows students to acquire online degrees in several fields.

TSU provides child-care options to those who may need child care while they attend classes.

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