The University of Tennessee Southern

The University of Tennessee Southern is a public four-year institution located in Pulaski, TN, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 1,040 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its applied program offerings, the University of Tennessee Southern provides an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. This credential prepares students for entry-level nursing practice and eligibility for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Located in Pulaski in southern Tennessee's Giles County, the University of Tennessee Southern serves a small rural student population in a region with limited access to higher education. As part of the University of Tennessee system, the institution offers a four-year academic environment while providing practical nursing credentials to address healthcare workforce needs in the surrounding rural communities.