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The University of Tennessee Southern Campus Tours & Visits — Pulaski, TN

Known for business — close-knit campus

The University of Tennessee Southern is a public institution in Pulaski with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1088, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 827 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,924 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,133.

Established

1870

Motto

Cognito, Opportunitas, Veritas

Mascot

Flame the Firehawk

Type

Public university

Conference

National Association of

83%

Acceptance

1088

SAT Avg

827

Undergrads

13:1

Student : Faculty

36%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$38,924

Earnings 10yr

$15,133

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Firehawks

SoccerCoccer

History & Fun Facts

•History UT Southern was originally founded as Martin Methodist College in 1870.
•Originally founded as a whites-only institution, in 1966 it became racially integrated.
•The college was originally named Martin Female College until 1908, when its name was changed to Martin College.

Source: Wikipedia

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$5,216 net

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1088

Reading & WritingMid: 457

480565

MathMid: 533

515585

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1923

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,506

Tuition (out-of-state)$10,506

Room & Board$8,600

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$25,827

Average Net Price$15,133

Median Debt at Graduation$21,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,377

$30–48K$13,291

$48–75K$15,701

$75–110K$18,790

$110K+$18,352

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-7.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,175

Programs (34)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.7%

Freshman Retention64.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,151

10 Years$38,924

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

64%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

827

Gender Split

59% / 41%

Women / Men

First Generation

41%

Pell Grant Recipients

33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%

Black 5%

Hispanic 4%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

68 mi(118 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

181 mi(314 min)

St. Louispop. 290K

294 mi(510 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNANashville67 mi

BHMBirmingham114 mi

MEMMemphis167 mi

Distance to Cities

Nashville, TN68 mi

~1h 58m drive

Atlanta, GA181 mi

~5h 14m drive

St. Louis, MO294 mi

~8h 30m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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The University of Tennessee Southern

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Firehawks

History & Fun Facts

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Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (34)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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