Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $6,296 when living on campus and $25,601 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $19,227 when living on campus and $38,532 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 | ||
| Cleveland State Community College | $4,762 | $17,746 | $1,807 | - | $20,225 |
| Columbia State Community College | $4,948 | $17,772 | $1,200 | - | $21,190 |
| Nashville State Community College | $4,730 | $17,714 | $1,442 | - | $16,499 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $4,813 | $17,744 | $1,483 | - | $19,305 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,813 for in-state students and $17,744 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.56% compared to the previous year.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State Community College | $4,530 | $17,730 | $4,762 | $17,746 |
| Columbia State Community College | $4,904 | $18,104 | $4,948 | $17,772 |
| Nashville State Community College | $4,498 | $17,698 | $4,730 | $17,714 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $4,644 | $17,844 | $4,813 | $17,744 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Cleveland State Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia State Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Nashville State Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 $19,305 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Cleveland State Community College | - | - | $14,537 | $5,688 | $4,711 |
| Columbia State Community College | - | - | $14,200 | $6,990 | $6,990 |
| Nashville State Community College | - | - | $12,512 | $3,987 | $3,987 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson | - | ||||
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville | - | ||||
| Average | - | - | $13,750 | $5,555 | $5,229 |
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