Nashville State Community College

120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
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  • The mission of Nashville State Community College is to provide comprehensive educational programs and partnerships, exemplary services, an accessible, progressive learning environment, and responsible leadership to improve the quality of life for the communities it serves.
School Highlights
  • Nashville State Community College serves 10,193 students
  • Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.
  • Nashville State Community College is one of 12 community colleges within Davidson County, TN.
  • The nearest community college to Nashville State Community College is Aquinas College (0.9 miles away).

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Nashville State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

    Nashville State Community College(TN) Community College Avg.
    Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
    Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
    Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
    Total Faculty- staff29 staff
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    Student Body

    • The student population of Nashville State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    • The Nashville State Community College diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
    Total Enrollment10,193 students631 students
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    Student : Teacher Ratio0:130:1
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    # Full-Time Students-369 students
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    # Part-Time Students-262 students
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    % Asian
    4%
    2%
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    % Hispanic
    4%
    3%
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    % Black
    30%
    17%
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    % White
    58%
    74%
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    % Two or more races
    2%
    2%
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    % Non Resident races
    1%
    		-
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    % Unknown races
    1%
    2%
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    Diversity Score0.570.42
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    College Completion Rate
    12%
    30%
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    Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,300$29,400
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    Finances and Admission

    • The public in-state tuition of $3,872 is less than the state average of $4,573. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
    • The public out-state tuition of $15,273 is more than the state average of $14,803. The out-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
    In-State Tuition Fees$3,872$4,573
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    Out-State Tuition Fees$15,273$14,803
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    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%94%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$11,163$12,500
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$6,408$6,297
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    Acceptance Rate67%95%
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    SAT Reading457478
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    SAT Math415415
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    ACT Composite1819
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    ACT English1719
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    ACT Math1718
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    Extracurriculars

    Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.32 extracurriculars
    ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
    ACCESS Club, Architectural and Civil Engineering Student Association, Art Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chess Club, Cinema Arts Society, Creative Writing Club, Future Ladies in Technology, FUTURO, Green Sleeves, Health and Fitness Association, History Association, Honors College Association, International Student Association, Kappa Beta Delta, Karate Club, LBGTQ Alliance, Mathematics Club, Music Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Political Times, Psychology Club, Science Student Association, Society of Photography Students, Student Government Association, Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Organization, Surgical Technology Student Organization, Tau Alpha Pi, The Bridge, Theater Club
    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    School Notes

    • Nashville State opened in 1970 with an enrollment of 398 students. By the Fall of 2000, that number had grown to 7,315; with a current enrollment of over 10,000 students. Nashville State's initial offering of five Associate's degree programs has grown to over 80 degree and certificate programs. In addition, Nashville State offers continuing education courses ranging from technical skills to management training and programs providing training in such areas as computer-aided drafting and office technology. Nashville State shares a 109 acre campus with the Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville. The Nashville State facilities include 239,000 square feet of space for classrooms, labs, offices, student services, and a library. The college offers programs in Business & Applied Arts, English & Humanities, Health & Social Sciences, Information & Engineering Technologies and Math & Sciences. Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.

    Nearby Schools

    • The nearest community college to Nashville State Community College is Aquinas College (0.9 miles away).
    • College Location Mi. Students
    • Aquinas College
      Private, non-profit
      472 students | 0.90 Mi4210 Harding Pike
      Nashville,  TN  37205
      (615) 297-7545       0.90472
    • John A Gupton College
      Private, non-profit
      129 students | 3.80 Mi1616 Church St
      Nashville,  TN  37203
      (615) 327-3927       3.80129
    • Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
      Public
      1,782 students | 7.60 Mi1524 Gallatin Rd
      Nashville,  TN  37206
      (615) 226-3990       7.601,782
    • Watkins College of Art Design & Film
      Private, non-profit
      304 students | 9.20 Mi2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
      Nashville,  TN  37228
      (615) 383-4848       9.20304
    • Fortis Institute-Nashville
      Private, for profit
      367 students | 9.80 Mi3354 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 105
      Nashville,  TN  37211
      (615) 320-5917       9.80367
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    Quick Stats (2021)
    • Students: 10,193 students
    • In-state tuition: $3,872
    • Out-state tuition: $15,273
    • Acceptance Rate: 67%
    • Minority enrollment: 42%
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    Did You Know?
    For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

    The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

    Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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