Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $6,013 when living on campus and $21,918 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,213 when living on campus and $35,118 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Nashville State Community College | $4,498 | $17,698 | $1,471 | - | $16,498 |
| Walters State Community College | $4,519 | $17,719 | $1,538 | - | $15,312 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Tennessee Board of Regents | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $4,509 | $17,709 | $1,505 | - | $15,905 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,509 for in-state students and $17,709 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Walters State Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,719 and Nashville State Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,698 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Nashville State Community College | $4,372 | $17,188 | $4,498 | $17,698 |
| Walters State Community College | $4,399 | $17,215 | $4,519 | $17,719 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee Board of Regents | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $4,386 | $17,202 | $4,509 | $17,709 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Nashville State Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Walters State Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee Board of Regents | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,905 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Nashville State Community College | - | - | $12,512 | $3,986 | - |
| Walters State Community College | - | - | $10,912 | $4,400 | - |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens | - | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman | - | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | - | ||||
| Tennessee Board of Regents | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $11,712 | $4,193 | - |