Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $50,052 when living on campus and $51,258 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 | ||
| Lipscomb University | $38,824 | $1,650 | $19,204 | $18,890 | |
| Lee University | $22,690 | $1,250 | $13,360 | $13,360 | |
| Maryville College | $38,514 | $1,228 | $15,986 | $15,986 | |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | $1,400 | $12,416 | $18,000 | |
| Tusculum University | $28,500 | $2,100 | $14,650 | $14,544 | |
| Union University | $38,450 | $750 | $20,076 | $22,150 | |
| Average | $32,707 | $1,396 | $15,949 | $17,155 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $32,707 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 15.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Lipscomb University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $38,824 and Lee University has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,690 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lipscomb University | $37,152 | $38,824 | ||
| Lee University | $21,730 | $22,690 | ||
| Maryville College | $37,758 | $38,514 | ||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $27,350 | $29,264 | ||
| Tusculum University | $27,208 | $28,500 | ||
| Union University | $19,363 | $38,450 | ||
| Average | $28,427 | $32,707 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,321 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Tennessee Wesleyan University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $20,870 and Union University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,466.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lipscomb University | $17,370 | $17,100 | ||
| Lee University | $15,950 | $16,670 | ||
| Maryville College | $15,650 | $15,956 | ||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $21,845 | $21,845 | ||
| Tusculum University | $13,050 | $14,400 | ||
| Union University | $12,410 | $11,953 | ||
| Average | $16,046 | $16,321 | ||
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 $15,949 when a student lives on campus and $17,155 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lipscomb University | $14,804 | $4,400 | $14,490 | $4,400 | - |
| Lee University | $9,340 | $4,020 | $9,340 | $4,020 | - |
| Maryville College | $13,000 | $2,986 | $13,000 | $2,986 | - |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $9,416 | $3,000 | $15,000 | $3,000 | - |
| Tusculum University | $10,750 | $3,900 | $9,600 | $4,944 | - |
| Union University | $12,166 | $7,910 | $13,320 | $8,830 | - |
| Average | $11,579 | $4,369 | $12,458 | $4,697 | - |