Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,797 when living on campus and $29,662 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,297 when living on campus and $36,162 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
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 |
University of Memphis | $10,344 | $14,784 | $920 | $16,806 | $18,610 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 | $1,280 | $15,902 | $17,308 |
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,002 | $23,425 | - | - | - |
Average | $10,305 | $16,805 | $1,290 | $16,202 | $18,068 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,305 for in-state students and $16,805 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.03% 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
East Tennessee State University | $9,438 | $12,740 | $9,950 | $13,790 |
The University of Tennessee Southern | $10,200 | $10,200 | - | $10,506 |
University of Memphis | $10,056 | $14,280 | $10,344 | $14,784 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
Tennessee Technological University | $9,802 | $19,834 | $10,084 | $20,116 |
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,153 | $22,040 | $11,002 | $23,425 |
Average | $10,083 | $17,510 | $10,305 | $16,805 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,862 for state residents and $19,098 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
East Tennessee State University | $10,736 | $25,856 | $10,784 | $25,904 |
The University of Tennessee Southern | $8,910 | $8,910 | - | $8,910 |
University of Memphis | $10,908 | $14,724 | $11,214 | $15,228 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
Tennessee Technological University | $11,762 | $20,702 | $11,800 | $20,740 |
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $14,634 | $24,455 | $14,725 | $24,952 |
Average | $11,237 | $18,864 | $11,862 | $19,098 |
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 $16,202 when a student lives on campus and $18,068 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
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 | - |
University of Memphis | $10,344 | $6,462 | $12,148 | $6,462 | - |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
Tennessee Technological University | $10,502 | $5,400 | $11,508 | $5,800 | - |
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
Average | $9,954 | $6,248 | $10,869 | $7,198 | - |