Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,523 when living on campus and $29,032 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,475 when living on campus and $34,984 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 | $9,950 | $13,790 | $1,350 | $17,200 | $20,218 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
| Average | $10,047 | $15,999 | $1,375 | $16,101 | $17,610 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,047 for in-state students and $15,999 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -17.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,208 and East Tennessee State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,790 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
| Average | $9,643 | $19,353 | $10,047 | $15,999 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,786 for state residents and $22,378 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.82% 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-Chattanooga has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,940.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
| Average | $10,605 | $22,197 | $10,786 | $22,378 |
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 $16,101 when a student lives on campus and $17,610 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 | $10,270 | $6,930 | $11,938 | $8,280 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
| Average | $10,161 | $5,940 | $10,995 | $6,615 | - |