The University of Tennessee Southern

Pulaski, Tennessee

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1870Distant townSEVP certified

About

The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern or UTS) is a public university in Pulaski, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1870, it was a private institution for over 150 years until joining the University of Tennessee System in 2021. It was renamed and became the first new primary campus in the University of Tennessee System in over 50 years. The name University of Tennessee Southern was chosen because the campus serves the 13 counties of southern Middle Tennessee.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$11,264
Estimated total for international students: US$21,358

Net price calculatorutsouthern.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 864
Graduate students: 34
International undergraduates: 8%
Students per teacher: 14 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 87%
SAT: Reading and writing 435–555 · Maths 470–555
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 32%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$46,623

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (27)

Bachelor's degrees23 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBehavioral SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryHomeland SecurityLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsPhilosophy and Religious Studies, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial StudiesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees2 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCriminal Justice and Corrections

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates1 subject

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.