Here is a detailed introduction of the University of Tennessee Southern:

History

The school was founded in 1870 and was originally named Martin Female College. It is a private institution that provides education for white girls and women in Giles County.

It was renamed Martin College in 1908 and began coeducation in 1938.

Racial integration was achieved in 1966.

In April 1986, the school was finally named Martin Methodist College.

In 2021, the school joined the University of Tennessee system and was renamed University of Tennessee Southern, becoming the first new main campus of the University of Tennessee system in more than 50 years.

School Overview

Location: Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, USA, the campus covers an area of ​​55 acres in a rural environment.

School Nature: Public University.

Student Size: In the fall of 2022, the school has a total of 896 undergraduates and 38 graduate students, with a total of 934 People.

Student-faculty ratio: 13:1.

Tuition: Tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students is $10,200, and room and board costs are $8,700 in 2022-2023.

Acceptance rate: 80%.

Ranking: Tied for 47th in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Southern Regional College Rankings, 14th among Southern Public Schools, and 79th among the best performers in social mobility.

Educational Resources

Major settings: The school offers courses in more than 38 areas of study, covering multiple disciplines such as business management, behavioral science, kinesiology, biology, and humanities. Among them, the more popular majors include business administration and management, behavioral science, sports, kinesiology and physical education/fitness, biology/biological science, etc.

Teaching features: Focus on the cultivation of students' practical ability, through internships, experimental courses, project research, etc., let students apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations, improve problem-solving skills and professional quality.

Academic cooperation: We have established extensive cooperative relations with other campuses in the University of Tennessee system and surrounding colleges, enterprises and community organizations, providing students with abundant internship, employment and scientific research cooperation opportunities.

Campus life

Student organizations: There are more than 49 student organizations and clubs, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports, public welfare and other fields. Students can choose to participate according to their interests and hobbies, expand interpersonal relationships, and cultivate leadership and teamwork spirit.

Sports: The school's sports team is called Firehawks, which is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Associations (NAIA). It mainly participates in the Mid-South Conference. It has also participated in the Southern State Athletic Conference (SSAC), Transouth Athletic Conference and Tennessee Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school's women's football, men's football and other teams have achieved excellent results.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, computer centers, gymnasiums, student dormitories and restaurants, etc., which provide convenient conditions for students' study and life.