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Martin, TN · Nashville, TN
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | Tennessee State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,701/yr | $15,796/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,151/yr | $15,005/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,024 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,961/yr | $15,840/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,640/yr | $15,579/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,343/yr | $20,624/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,827/yr | $20,099/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $223/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $7,544/yr | $11,150/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,112/yr | $18,456/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,600/yr | $5,811/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,079/yr | $25,637/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,560/yr | $8,616/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $16,600/yr | $22,416/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 51% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 46% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 88% | 70% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 970–1210 | 880–1050 |
| SAT average | 1120 | 1000 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 16–21 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–25 · Math 17–24 | English 14–21 · Math 15–19 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,199 | 12,890 |
| Students accepted | 4,540 | 11,940 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,118 | 1,770 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 25% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 3% | 3% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 99% | 36% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 34% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 34% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,213/yr | $42,730/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,431–$61,331 | $25,972–$61,975 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 39% |
| White students graduating | 56% | 30% |
| Black students graduating | 39% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 36% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,863/yr | $34,160/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 65% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 22% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 34% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 33% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 30% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,809/yr | $39,391/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Agriculture & Veterinary Science 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 17% · Psychology 8% |
| Most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,727/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $96,748/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.3% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,866 | 4,848 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 690 | 1,253 |
| Average professor pay | $8,367/mo | $8,732/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 77% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $35,300 | $25,504 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | City (large) |
| Location | Martin, TN | Nashville, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1900 | 1912 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Men | 38% | 35% |
| Women | 62% | 65% |
| White students | 75% | 4.4% |
| Black students | 15% | 85% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Other / not reported | 0.3% | 2% |
| Special type | None | HBCU |
| First-generation students | 39% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.4% | 7.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,509/yr | $9,652/yr |
| Endowment | $62.0M | $115.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,071 | 3,662 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $3,380/yr | $4,156/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,900/yr | $4,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 11 |
| Student athletes | 424 | 258 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.6M | $4.4M |
| Athletics budget | $15.6M | $18.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.6M | $18.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $172,021 | $116,255 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.