Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,183 when living on campus and $27,277 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,983 when living on campus and $41,077 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 | ||
Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $1,260 | $17,054 | $17,242 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
Average | $9,825 | $23,625 | $1,330 | $16,028 | $16,122 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,825 for in-state students and $23,625 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -12.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,042 and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,208 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Middle Tennessee State University | $9,232 | $28,264 | $9,506 | $29,042 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
Average | $9,540 | $27,115 | $9,825 | $23,625 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,956 for state residents and $23,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,694 and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,940.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Middle Tennessee State University | $10,818 | $27,432 | $11,124 | $28,170 |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
Average | $10,646 | $22,985 | $10,956 | $23,511 |
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 $16,028 when a student lives on campus and $16,122 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) | |
Middle Tennessee State University | $11,704 | $5,350 | $11,678 | $5,564 | - |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
Average | $10,878 | $5,150 | $10,865 | $5,257 | - |