Traditional double room: $5,000 per semester
Traditional Double Room-AC: $5,500 per semester
Traditional Triple Room: $4,500 per semester
Studio Apartment: $6,000 per semester
One-Bedroom Apartment: $7,000 per semester
Two-Bedroom Apartment: $9,000 per semester
Three-Bedroom Apartment: $11,000 per semester
Four-Bedroom Apartment: $13,000 per semester
Meal Plans:
Unlimited Meal Plan: $2,500 per semester
19 Meal Plan: $2,000 per semester
14 Meal Plan: $1,500 per semester
10 Meal Plan: $1,000 per semester
5 Meal Plan: $500 per semester
Other Fees:
Application Fee: $50
Housing Deposit: $300
Damage Deposit: $200
Late Payment Fee: $100
Parking Permit: $100 per year
Student Health Insurance: $1,500 per year (optional)
Total Cost of Living On-Campus:
The total cost of living on-campus at Tennessee State University for one academic year (two semesters) is estimated to be between $13,500 and $26,000, depending on the type of housing and meal plan selected.
Off-Campus Housing
Off-campus housing options range from shared apartments and houses to private studios and single-family homes. Rent prices vary depending on the location and size of the unit. On average, students can expect to pay between $500 and $1,500 per month for off-campus housing.