The University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TNPublicRank 654 of 1,732Traditional rank 446 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,377 |
| $30–48k | $13,291 |
| $48–75k | $15,701 |
| $75–110k | $18,790 |
| $110k+ | $18,352 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $10,200 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $10,506 |
| Change | $306 (+3.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $10,506 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $8,600 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| In-state tuition + mandatory fees 2025-26 | $11,264 |
| 2026-27 | $11,602 |
| Change | +3.0% |
Source: UT System FY27 public notices, tennessee.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, -56.7% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 34% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 64% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 36% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,037 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $936 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
Compare with other colleges Compare with the two most similar
More: all TN colleges · how aid changes after year one · lowest net price for low-income families · 2026-27 state cost reports
Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,834 | −$120 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,942 | $183 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,214 | $828 |
| East Tennessee State University | $9,228 | −$3,904 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,326 | $47 |
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