Tennessee State University SAT and ACT scores
Nashville, TN · public college · 6,765 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as Tennessee State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Tennessee State University scored 880 to 1050, with an average of 1000. A score at or above 970 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Tennessee State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 16 to 21. A 21 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Tennessee State University require the SAT or ACT?
Tennessee State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Tennessee State University accept the CLT?
Tennessee State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Tennessee with similar scores
- Bethel UniversitySAT 830–1120
- Austin Peay State UniversitySAT 843–1126
- The University of Tennessee SouthernSAT 905–1110
- Freed-Hardeman UniversitySAT 952–1087
- Baptist Health Sciences UniversityACT 17–22
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- University of Akron Wayne CollegeSAT 830–1100
- Judson UniversitySAT 816–1118
- Clayton State UniversitySAT 860–1078
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeSAT 860–1080
- Concord UniversitySAT 830–1090
- Mid-America Christian UniversityACT 17–19
More about Tennessee State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Tennessee State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026