Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,541 when living on campus and $29,227 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,628 when living on campus and $35,314 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 |
| 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 Health Science Center | $11,002 | $23,425 | - | - | - |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,943 | $16,030 | $1,375 | $16,223 | $17,909 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,943 for in-state students and $16,030 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $21,687 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 | |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,431 | $13,975 | $8,675 | $14,219 |
| 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 Health Science Center | $11,153 | $22,040 | $11,002 | $23,425 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,814 | $16,984 | $9,943 | $16,030 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,606 for state residents and $18,746 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.24% 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 | |
| Austin Peay State University | $9,841 | $14,827 | $10,127 | $15,113 |
| 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 Health Science Center | $14,634 | $24,455 | $14,725 | $24,952 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,919 | $18,517 | $11,606 | $18,746 |
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 $16,223 when a student lives on campus and $17,909 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 | - |
| 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 Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,498 | $5,725 | $11,097 | $6,813 | - |