Tennessee State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1482 United States of America #346

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Institution Info

Founded: 1912
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 10,389 students
Faculty: 1 363
Website: http://www.tnstate.edu

About

Tennessee State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1912. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 10K students, a member of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1482 · Ranked	71,25

Research Output via OpenAlex

169

h-index

206,687

Citations

6,999

Publications

4,068

i10-index

2,45

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennessee State University's global ranking?

Tennessee State University is ranked #1,482 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #346 position.

When was Tennessee State University founded?

Tennessee State University was founded in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University has a student body of approximately 10,389 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7:1.

What is Tennessee State University's research output?

Tennessee State University has produced 6,999 research publications with 206,687 total citations and an h-index of 169, according to OpenAlex data.