Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,543 when living on campus and $28,340 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,327 when living on campus and $43,124 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 | ||
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $1,260 | $17,054 | $17,242 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 | $1,280 | $15,902 | $17,308 |
| Average | $9,795 | $24,579 | $1,270 | $16,478 | $17,275 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,795 for in-state students and $24,579 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.20% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,042 and Tennessee Technological University has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,116 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,232 | $28,264 | $9,506 | $29,042 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $9,802 | $19,834 | $10,084 | $20,116 |
| Average | $9,517 | $24,049 | $9,795 | $24,579 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,462 for state residents and $24,455 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,694 and Tennessee Technological University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $19,420.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $10,818 | $27,432 | $11,124 | $28,170 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $11,762 | $20,702 | $11,800 | $20,740 |
| Average | $11,290 | $24,067 | $11,462 | $24,455 |
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 $16,478 when a student lives on campus and $17,275 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,502 | $5,400 | $11,508 | $5,800 | - |
| Average | $11,103 | $5,375 | $11,593 | $5,682 | - |