The University of Tennessee Southern

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,270

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,642

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.7%

613 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

978

81% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.6%

82 Graduates

About

The University of Tennessee Southern is a higher education institution located in Giles County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at The University of Tennessee Southern were General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 degrees), and Behavioral Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at The University of Tennessee Southern. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (112 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at The University of Tennessee Southern is $9,270, which is $−20,010 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Tennessee Southern was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at The University of Tennessee Southern is $9,270, which is $20,010 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,642.

In 2023, 99% of undergraduate students attending The University of Tennessee Southern received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,270

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at The University of Tennessee Southern was $9,270. The cost of tuition at The University of Tennessee Southern is $−20,010 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,642

2023 Value

6.68%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 The University of Tennessee Southern had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,642. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of The University of Tennessee Southern grew by 6.68%.

This chart compares the average net price of The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,650

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at The University of Tennessee Southern was of $8,650 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at The University of Tennessee Southern received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at The University of Tennessee Southern was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 266 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

The University of Tennessee Southern received 613 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.822% annual growth. Out of those 613 applicants, 507 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.7% acceptance rate.

There were 978 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee Southern in 2023. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The University of Tennessee Southern has an overall enrollment yield of 36.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

507

Accepted Out of 613

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee Southern was 82.7% (507 admissions from 613 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.822%, while admissions grew by 3.89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

6% of enrolled first-time students at The University of Tennessee Southern in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

The University of Tennessee Southern had a total enrollment of 978 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at The University of Tennessee Southern is 792 students and the part-time enrollment is 186. This means that 81% of students enrolled at The University of Tennessee Southern are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at The University of Tennessee Southern, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.9% White, 5.01% Black or African American, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, and 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at The University of Tennessee Southern in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.8%), followed by White Male (28.7%) and Black or African American Male (2.83%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.8%), followed by White Male (38.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.56%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at The University of Tennessee Southern in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 978 students. The full-time enrollment at The University of Tennessee Southern is 792 and the part-time enrollment is 186. This means that 81% of students enrolled at The University of Tennessee Southern are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at The University of Tennessee Southern was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), The University of Tennessee Southern had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at The University of Tennessee Southern (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
752 enrolled students
Black or African American
49 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at The University of Tennessee Southern is 76.9% White, 5.01% Black or African American, 4.19% Hispanic or Latino, 2.86% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, and 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (2.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 33 more women than men received degrees from The University of Tennessee Southern. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at The University of Tennessee Southern is white (112 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at The University of Tennessee Southern is General Business Administration & Management (36 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 degrees) and Behavioral Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at The University of Tennessee Southern, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (21 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee Southern are Accountants & auditors (1,029,411 people), Other managers (847,276 people), Financial managers (528,527 people), Chief executives & legislators (422,483 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (276,558 people).

The most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee Southern in 2023 are Protective Services (21 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Business (57 degrees), and Physical Sciences (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee Southern are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee Southern are Protective Services (21 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees), Business (57 degrees), and Physical Sciences (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at The University of Tennessee Southern are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by The University of Tennessee Southern.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
36 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
15 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at The University of Tennessee Southern was General Business Administration & Management with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at The University of Tennessee Southern according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee Southern, which is 0.641 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at The University of Tennessee Southern by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee Southern in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 24 degrees were awarded to men at The University of Tennessee Southern in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.857 times less than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from The University of Tennessee Southern completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at The University of Tennessee Southern is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.1% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
112 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at The University of Tennessee Southern is white (112 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

4.64% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
70 degrees awarded
White Male
42 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at The University of Tennessee Southern is white female (70 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (42 degrees).

Operations

The University of Tennessee Southern has an endowment valued at nearly $700k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.02k (0.86%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, The University of Tennessee Southern had a total salary expenditure of 20.3M. The University of Tennessee Southern employs 20 Assistant professors, 12 Instructors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at The University of Tennessee Southern are Male Assistant professor (13), Female Instructor (8), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Tennessee Southern are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Endowment

$700k

2023 Endowment

169%

growth from 2022

The University of Tennessee Southern has an endowment valued at about $700k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of The University of Tennessee Southern grew 169% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at The University of Tennessee Southern (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.65M

2023 Salaries

7.33%

growth from 2022

In 2023, The University of Tennessee Southern paid a median of $8.65M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($20.3M) and a 7.33% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.86% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, The University of Tennessee Southern paid a total of $3.36M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

20 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at The University of Tennessee Southern were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Instructor with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at The University of Tennessee Southern were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 17 employees, and Management with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at The University of Tennessee Southern was Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Male Professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at The University of Tennessee Southern.

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