Outcomes at Tennessee State
Graduation Rate
33.99%
Transfer-out Rate
30.64%
Retention Rate
33.00%
The graduation rate at Tennessee State University is 33.99% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. 416 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,224 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 30.64% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee. The retention rate (full-time students) is 33% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Tennessee.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Tennessee State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Tennessee State University. 416 students have completed and 375 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 23 students still enrolled and 410 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,224 | 1,177 | 47 |
| Completers | 416 (33.99%) | 408 | 8 |
| Transfer-out | 375 (30.64%) | 356 | 19 |
| Still Enrolled | 23 (1.88%) | 21 | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 410 (33.50%) | 392 | 18 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 256 students have completed in 4 years and additional 107 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 256 (21.75%) |
58 (14.65%) |
198 (25.35%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 107 (9.09%) |
33 (8.33%) |
74 (9.48%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 44 (3.74%) |
20 (5.05%) |
24 (3.07%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.99% (416/1,224) | 28.00% (112/400) | 36.89% (304/824) |
| Asian | 85.71% (6/7) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (5/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.67% (371/1,102) | 27.67% (101/365) | 36.64% (270/737) |
| Hispanic | 35.71% (10/28) | 20.00% (1/5) | 39.13% (9/23) |
| White | 29.51% (18/61) | 25.00% (5/20) | 31.71% (13/41) |
| Two or More Race | 30.77% (4/13) | 100.00% (1/1) | 25.00% (3/12) |
| Unknown | 66.67% (2/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |