Tennessee State University

School of Nursing

Tennessee State University is a Public institution with a campus in Nashville, Tennessee. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. The Nashville, Tennessee campus for Tennessee State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,218. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,336, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $21,692 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Nurse Practitioner

Visit the Tennessee State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Tennessee periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Tennessee will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:9,218
Student-to-faculty ratio:14-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,336
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$21,692
Room and board:$8,542
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 34%
Female 66%
Full-Time 80%
Part-Time 20%
Undergraduate 84%
Graduate 16%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Tennessee State University. You can also see the Tennessee State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee

  • Address: 3500 John A Merritt Boulevard, Box 9590, Nashville, Tennessee 37209
  • Phone Number: 615-963-5111

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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