Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $60,348 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $60,348 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,862 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,194 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $79,538 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $20,917 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $58,621 less than the sticker price — about 74% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (116), Baseball (46), Basketball (18), Tennis (16), Cross Country (12), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (113), Soccer (44), Lacrosse (41), Swimming & Diving (36), Basketball (28), Bowling (11), Golf (10), Tennis (9) |
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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