What division is Tennessee State?

Tennessee State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the OVC.

What GPA do you need for Tennessee State?

The average GPA at Tennessee State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Tennessee State?

Tennessee State has an enrollment of approximately 4,848 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee State?

Tennessee State has an acceptance rate of 70%.

How do I get recruited to play at Tennessee State?

To get recruited at Tennessee State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Tennessee State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Tennessee State

Nashville, TNFCSOVC

Updated July 27, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

4,848

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

70%

Acceptance

34%

Graduation

34%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Tennessee State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the OVC, located in Nashville, TN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tennessee State, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football and track & field. HBCU designated institution.

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 Staff87 coaches across football and track & field

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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. We map coaching staff and roster history for football and track & field at Tennessee State, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Tennessee State is 3.0. The school maintains a 34% graduation rate.

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