Admission

Welcome

A K-12 Community Students First

At USN, you’ll find an inclusive and diverse educational community committed to academic excellence where faculty engage K-12 classrooms with a student-centered approach.

In USN's classrooms, studios, and fields, students build confidence and skills to stretch beyond their limits and find their voices. Our K-12 community members embrace new learning opportunities and creative experiences, thrive in challenging courses, voice thoughtful opinions, and lead change-making efforts.

Quick Facts & Figures

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  • 1,075

    students K-12
  • 88

    acres across two campuses
  • 14

    average High School class size
  • 52

    countries represented by USN families

Admissions Timeline Overview

 
  • November 23, 2024: USN Preview Day for prospective families
  • December 2, 2024: Returning Families Financial Aid Applications Due
  • December 8, 2024: Preliminary Online Application deadline with additional materials due in February. (We will continue to accept applications throughout the year)
  • December 15, 2024: Prospective Parent Information Session with USN Families at 1:00PM
  • January 6, 2025: Prospective Families Financial Aid Applications Due
  • January-February: Admissions Assessments by appointment for grades K-4
  • January-February: Applicant Interviews by appointment for grade 5
  • January 14 & 21 , 2025: Applicant Interviews by appointment for grades 6-8
  • January 15 & 22, 2025: Applicant interviews by appointment for grades 9-12
  • February 1, 2025: Independent School Entrance Exam for grades 5-12
  • February 2, 2025: Application materials deadline
  • March 1, 2025: Admissions decisions shared with families.

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In each classroom K-12, a student-centered approach to education drives our dedicated faculty. In turn, USN students thrive academically, athletically, and artistically to their highest potential.

Ready to experience University School of Nashville for yourself?
We invite you to inquire, schedule a tour to visit our campus, and complete an application.

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    Scott Collins 05

    Director of Enrollment, Middle School Admissions
    (615) 327-3812
    Vanderbilt University - Ed.D.
    Vanderbilt University - M.Ed.
    Wofford College - BA
    At USN since: 2012
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    Natalie Baker 

    Admissions Officer, Lower School
    (615) 327-3812
    Lipscomb University - BS
    At USN since: 2022
  • Photo of Lucy Heflin

    Lucy Heflin 

    Admissions Officer, High School
    (615) 277-1131
    Georgetown University - BA
    At USN since: 2023
  • Photo of Arden Snead

    Arden Snead 

    Admissions Coordinator
    (615) 327-3812
    Belmont University - BA
    At USN since: 2024
  • Photo of Kyron Buckner

    Kyron Buckner 

    Financial Services Director
    615-321-8009
    Middle Tenn State Univ. - BBA
    At USN since: 2009

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USN Mission: 
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.