Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,577 when living on campus and $29,723 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,270 when living on campus and $58,416 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 | ||
| Furman University | $59,770 | $1,250 | $18,904 | $18,904 | |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,448 | $18,512 | $1,400 | $16,704 | $16,996 |
| Average | $10,448 | $39,141 | $1,325 | $17,804 | $17,950 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,448 for in-state students and $39,141 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Furman University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $59,360 and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,522 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Furman University | $58,312 | $59,770 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $10,448 | $18,512 |
| Average | $10,144 | $38,260 | $10,448 | $39,141 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,110 for state residents and $16,985 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,184 and Furman University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,796.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Furman University | $14,970 | $14,796 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,788 | $18,852 | $11,110 | $19,174 |
| Average | $10,788 | $16,911 | $11,110 | $16,985 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,804 when a student lives on campus and $17,950 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Furman University | $16,504 | $2,400 | $16,504 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $12,604 | $4,100 | $12,896 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| Average | $14,554 | $3,250 | $14,700 | $3,250 | $3,250 |
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