Nashville, TN · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,336 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $21,692 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,542 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $23,482 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $11,643 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $11,839 less than the sticker price — about 50% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Football (109), Track & Field (70), Basketball (13), Golf (10), Tennis (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (50), Softball (19), Volleyball (17), Basketball (11), Tennis (10), Golf (5) |
| Softball conference | OVC |
| Head softball coach | Genee McRath |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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