National Student Exchange - Profile: Tennessee State University

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Location:	Nashville
Setting:	Urban
Population:	1,639,245
Enrollment:	9,165
On Campus:	40%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 08/25
Spring 01/14

Tuition & Payments PLAN A: UNEVEN
You will pay in-state/in province tuition/fees directly to your host campus.
UNEVEN - Host campus accepts a few more students than it sends out.

PLAN B: UNEVEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
UNEVEN - Host campus accepts a few more students than it sends out.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Plan A Tuition & Fees: $3,351

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $3,620

Additional Information Receive From Canada
N/A

Campus Diversity

16%	Caucasian
80%	African American
1%	Hispanic
1%	Asian American
1%	Native American
1%	International
0%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
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LOCATION. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee which is known as "Music City USA" because of its vibrant country music industry. Also known as "The Athens of the South," Nashville is home to such tourist attractions as the Grand Ole Opry and the world's only exact reproduction of the Greek Parthenon.

THE UNIVERSITY. Tennessee State University was founded in 1912. It has a diverse mission and unique characteristics as a land-grant, major state-supported urban and comprehensive historically Black university. TSU has two campuses. The 450-acre main campus is located near the Cumberland River and has more than 65 buildings, outdoor recreational facilities, pastures, and farm land. The Avon Williams campus is located near the center of Nashville's business and government district. TSU offers diverse and highly respected academic programs featuring Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Agriculture: Agricultural Sciences, Plant Science

Area Studies: African Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art Education, Art History, Commercial Art, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Health and Fitness Teaching

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Cell Biology

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, E-Business, Finance/Banking, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Office Management

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Radio and Television Studies

Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services

Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice

Education: Early Childhood, English, Health Education, Home Economics, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, Teaching and Learning

Engineering: Architectural Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: English

Fashion: Textiles and Clothing

Foreign Language: French, Spanish

General Studies: Arts and Science, Interdisciplinary Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Urban Studies

Health and Safety Sciences: Cardio-Respiratory Care Science, Dental Hygiene, Health Science, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Theater Arts/Drama

Physics: Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Speech Pathology and Audiology

Technology: Industrial Engineering Technology

Notable Academic Programs
Business Administration, Biology/Life Science, Nursing, Psychology

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

2.5 GPA
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 500 paper, 173 computer or N/A Internet

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

No graduate students

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Plan A Students

Figures are current as of 9/18/2012.
Estimated cost: $3,351.
Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan A students.

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Plan A: 21 ($46 per additional hour)
Plan B: 21 ($46 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 9/18/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Application Fee:	$25	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit:	$100	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$60	Year	Plan A & B	Optional
Orientation Fee:	$40	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Program Service Fee:	$465	Semester	Plan A & B	Mandatory

Financial Aid

Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

Pell
Perkins
SEOG
DL
Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 003522
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 9/18/2012.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester