Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,331 when living on campus and $29,102 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,218 when living on campus and $39,989 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 | ||
| Austin Peay State University | $8,675 | $14,219 | $1,250 | $16,590 | $17,216 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $1,260 | $17,054 | $17,242 |
| 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 State University | $8,568 | $22,284 | $1,600 | $15,700 | $23,726 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,002 | $23,425 | - | - | - |
| Average | $9,684 | $20,571 | $1,402 | $15,245 | $18,016 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,684 for in-state students and $20,571 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,042 and Austin Peay State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,219 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,431 | $13,975 | $8,675 | $14,219 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,232 | $28,264 | $9,506 | $29,042 |
| 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 State University | $8,336 | $21,692 | $8,568 | $22,284 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,153 | $22,040 | $11,002 | $23,425 |
| Average | $9,485 | $21,315 | $9,684 | $20,571 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,575 for state residents and $20,540 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.35% 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-Martin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,628.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $9,841 | $14,827 | $10,127 | $15,113 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $10,818 | $27,432 | $11,124 | $28,170 |
| 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 State University | $10,732 | $22,836 | $11,092 | $23,516 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $14,634 | $24,455 | $14,725 | $24,952 |
| Average | $11,216 | $20,821 | $11,575 | $20,540 |
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 $15,245 when a student lives on campus and $18,016 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Austin Peay State University | $13,070 | $3,520 | $13,696 | $3,520 | - |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $11,704 | $5,350 | $11,678 | $5,564 | - |
| 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 State University | $10,120 | $5,580 | $17,534 | $6,192 | - |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,445 | $4,800 | $12,651 | $5,365 | - |