Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,224 when living on campus and $30,578 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,811 when living on campus and $38,165 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 | $10,216 | $13,726 | $1,350 | $18,474 | $20,458 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,448 | $18,512 | $1,400 | $16,704 | $16,996 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,560 | $16,600 | $1,500 | $12,144 | $16,928 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $12,911 | $25,644 | - | - | - |
| 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 | $11,034 | $18,621 | $1,417 | $15,774 | $18,127 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,034 for in-state students and $18,621 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $22,454 and East Tennessee State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,630 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Tennessee State University | $9,706 | $13,034 | $10,216 | $13,726 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $10,448 | $18,512 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,194 | $16,234 | $10,560 | $16,600 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,002 | $23,425 | $12,911 | $25,644 |
| 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 | $10,262 | $17,725 | $11,034 | $18,621 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,333 for state residents and $21,101 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, East Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,390 and The University of Tennessee-Martin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,970.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| East Tennessee State University | $10,784 | $25,904 | $11,366 | $26,486 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,788 | $18,852 | $11,110 | $19,174 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $11,592 | $12,636 | $11,916 | $12,978 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $14,725 | $24,952 | $14,941 | $25,767 |
| 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 | $11,972 | $20,586 | $12,333 | $21,101 |
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 $15,774 when a student lives on campus and $18,127 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 | $10,554 | $7,920 | $10,728 | $9,730 | $7,620 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $12,604 | $4,100 | $12,896 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $7,544 | $4,600 | $10,112 | $6,816 | $6,816 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | $10,234 | $5,540 | $11,245 | $6,882 | $6,179 |
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