Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,076 when living on campus and $30,158 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,169 when living on campus and $40,251 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 | ||
| The University of Tennessee Southern | - | $10,506 | $1,500 | $16,100 | $19,200 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $1,260 | $17,054 | $17,242 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,208 | $16,248 | $1,500 | $11,880 | $16,896 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,568 | $22,284 | $1,600 | $15,700 | $23,726 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| The University of Tennessee System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,427 | $19,520 | $1,465 | $15,184 | $19,266 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,427 for in-state students and $19,520 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,042 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 | |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $10,200 | $10,200 | - | $10,506 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,232 | $28,264 | $9,506 | $29,042 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $9,912 | $15,952 | $10,208 | $16,248 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,336 | $21,692 | $8,568 | $22,284 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The University of Tennessee System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,420 | $19,027 | $9,427 | $19,520 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,269 for state residents and $18,308 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,694 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 | |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $8,910 | $8,910 | - | $8,910 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $10,818 | $27,432 | $11,124 | $28,170 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,798 | $16,838 | $11,592 | $12,636 |
| Tennessee State University | $10,732 | $22,836 | $11,092 | $23,516 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| The University of Tennessee System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,315 | $19,004 | $11,269 | $18,308 |
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 $15,184 when a student lives on campus and $19,266 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $8,600 | $7,500 | $8,700 | $10,500 | - |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $11,704 | $5,350 | $11,678 | $5,564 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $7,280 | $4,600 | $10,296 | $6,600 | - |
| Tennessee State University | $10,120 | $5,580 | $17,534 | $6,192 | - |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| The University of Tennessee System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,426 | $5,758 | $12,052 | $7,214 | - |