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Tennessee State University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Tennessee State University women's basketball recruiting profile. Tennessee State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Ohio Valley Conference from Nashville, Tennessee. Led by head coach Candice Dupree, Tennessee State University pairs a 70% acceptance rate with a 35% graduation rate and a $14,586 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
11
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Ohio Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
9,000
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
70%
State
Tennessee
City
Nashville
Address
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Staff
Candice Dupree
Head Coach

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 33% of games over the last five seasons.

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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 15% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
33%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
35%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$34,160
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$42,730
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 80% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,368
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$21,168
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,414
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,586
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$25
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 9% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,291,259
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$259,296
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (615) 963-5000

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