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2026-27 cycleNashville, TN
Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University is a public land-grant historically Black university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong emphasis on research, health sciences, STEM, and business.
Undergrad enrollment
5,057
Test policy
Test required
Application fee
$25
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| ScholarshipCommunity College Transfer Scholarship Consideration (Spring) | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionSpring Semester Application Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| TransferSpring Transfer Application Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipCommunity College Transfer Scholarship Consideration (Fall) | April 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidFAFSA Federal Cutoff Date | June 30, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionFall Semester Application Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Application Deadline | August 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
No supplemental essays required
Tennessee State University does not require school-specific supplemental essays for the 2026-27 cycle. Your personal statement carries the application.
Data gathered August 2026.