NCAA Division I FCS
Division
4,848
Enrollment
3.0
Avg GPA
70%
Acceptance
34%
Graduation
34%
Retention
Tennessee State is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the OVC. Located in Nashville, TN with an enrollment of 4,848 students. Average GPA: 3.0. Acceptance rate: 70%. Graduation rate: 34%. Urban campus setting. Moderate climate. HBCU designated institution. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
3.0
Graduation
34%
Acceptance
70%
Student:Faculty
13:1
Avg SAT
1,017
Retention
34%
Campus & Location
Setting
Urban
Climate
Moderate
Median Earnings
$34,160
Coaching Staff11 coaches across all sports
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About Tennessee State Athletics
Tennessee State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Nashville, TN, competing in the OVC. With an enrollment of 4,848 students, Tennessee State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Tennessee State has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Tennessee State is 3.0. The school maintains a 34% graduation rate.
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