Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,719 when living on campus and $29,227 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,396 when living on campus and $34,904 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 | ||
| East Tennessee State University | $9,950 | $13,790 | $1,350 | $17,200 | $20,218 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | - | $10,506 | $1,500 | $16,100 | $19,200 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,208 | $16,248 | $1,500 | $11,880 | $16,896 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 | $1,280 | $15,902 | $17,308 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,097 | $15,774 | $1,406 | $15,217 | $17,725 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,097 for in-state students and $15,774 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tennessee Technological University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,116 and The University of Tennessee Southern has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,506 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Tennessee State University | $9,438 | $12,740 | $9,950 | $13,790 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $10,200 | $10,200 | - | $10,506 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $9,912 | $15,952 | $10,208 | $16,248 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $9,802 | $19,834 | $10,084 | $20,116 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,840 | $16,938 | $10,097 | $15,774 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,241 for state residents and $17,408 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.19% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, East Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,904 and The University of Tennessee Southern has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $8,910.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,736 | $25,856 | $10,784 | $25,904 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $8,910 | $8,910 | - | $8,910 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,798 | $16,838 | $11,592 | $12,636 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $11,762 | $20,702 | $11,800 | $20,740 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,536 | $18,169 | $11,241 | $17,408 |
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 $15,217 when a student lives on campus and $17,725 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,270 | $6,930 | $11,938 | $8,280 | - |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $8,600 | $7,500 | $8,700 | $10,500 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $7,280 | $4,600 | $10,296 | $6,600 | - |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,502 | $5,400 | $11,508 | $5,800 | - |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,341 | $5,876 | $10,499 | $7,226 | - |