Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,110 when living on campus and $30,121 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,488 when living on campus and $41,500 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 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,484 | $31,974 | $1,598 | $18,596 | $18,596 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,568 | $22,284 | $1,600 | $15,700 | $23,726 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,084 | $20,116 | $1,280 | $15,902 | $17,308 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,002 | $23,425 | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,326 | $21,704 | $1,426 | $16,358 | $18,370 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,326 for in-state students and $21,704 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -3.66% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,974 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 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,244 | $31,664 | $13,484 | $31,974 |
| Tennessee State University | $8,336 | $21,692 | $8,568 | $22,284 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $9,802 | $19,834 | $10,084 | $20,116 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $11,153 | $22,040 | $11,002 | $23,425 |
| Average | $10,136 | $22,529 | $10,326 | $21,704 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,025 for state residents and $22,547 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.60% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,656 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 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,380 | $31,798 | $13,620 | $32,108 |
| Tennessee State University | $10,732 | $22,836 | $11,092 | $23,516 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $11,762 | $20,702 | $11,800 | $20,740 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | $14,634 | $24,455 | $14,725 | $24,952 |
| Average | $11,804 | $22,193 | $12,025 | $22,547 |
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 $16,358 when a student lives on campus and $18,370 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 | - |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $12,500 | $6,096 | $12,500 | $6,096 | - |
| Tennessee State University | $10,120 | $5,580 | $17,534 | $6,192 | - |
| Tennessee Technological University | $10,502 | $5,400 | $11,508 | $5,800 | - |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $11,249 | $5,109 | $13,058 | $5,312 | - |
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