Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,531 when living on campus and $26,844 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,335 when living on campus and $33,648 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 | ||
| Austin Peay State University | $8,675 | $14,219 | $1,250 | $16,590 | $17,216 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Average | $9,410 | $16,214 | $1,325 | $15,796 | $16,109 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,410 for in-state students and $16,214 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -18.81% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,208 and Austin Peay State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,219 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,431 | $13,975 | $8,675 | $14,219 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
| Average | $9,140 | $19,971 | $9,410 | $16,214 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,458 for state residents and $16,983 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,940 and Austin Peay State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,446.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $9,841 | $14,827 | $10,127 | $15,113 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
| Average | $10,158 | $16,683 | $10,458 | $16,983 |
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 $15,796 when a student lives on campus and $16,109 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Austin Peay State University | $13,070 | $3,520 | $13,696 | $3,520 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
| Average | $11,561 | $4,235 | $11,874 | $4,235 | - |