Type: Public (Historically Black University, HBCU)
Location: 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Key Details:
- Rankings: Top 20 HBCUs (U.S. News).
- Undergrad Enrollment: ~7,000 students.
- Tuition (2024-25):
- In-state: ~$8,000/year | Out-of-state: ~$21,000/year.
- Notable Programs:
- Agricultural Sciences, Nursing, Business, Computer Science.
- Ford STEM Academy: Partnerships with NASA, NSF.
- Student Life:
- Marching Band ("Aristocrat of Bands"), Greek life (Divine Nine), D1 OVC sports.
- Famous alumni: Oprah Winfrey (attended), Wilma Rudolph.