Why Choose TSU?

Continuing your education with a graduate degree can be one of the biggest investments in your future, and here at Tennessee State University we want to make sure you get the most out of our graduate programs.

From our world-renowned faculty, state-of-the-art research facilities and inclusive campus community, at TSU we make you are our priority. Enjoy learning our beautiful campus, study at one of Nashville’s many cafes, and learn what it means to be a student at Tennessee’s largest and most distinguished historically black college.

Our HBCU Heritage

Founded in 1912, our Nashville-based university has served more than a century worth of brilliant and aspiring students who have gone on to achieve notable achievements in their respective fields and passions.

What had started out as an agricultural and industrial state school, and then a teacher’s college, has since grown into a nationally-recognized four-year university offering 45 different bachelor’s and 24 master’s degree programs, offering academic programs through eight colleges and schools.

Alumni Spotlight

Don’t just take our word for it: hear from TSU’s very own student and alumni how an education at Tennessee State University influenced them.