Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,845 when living on campus and $28,987 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,011 when living on campus and $38,153 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 | $9,006 | $14,766 | $1,276 | $17,062 | $17,730 |
| University of Memphis | $10,728 | $15,384 | $920 | $17,996 | $17,996 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $10,266 | $31,574 | $1,260 | $17,956 | $17,922 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,448 | $18,512 | $1,400 | $16,704 | $16,996 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,560 | $16,600 | $1,500 | $12,144 | $16,928 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,202 | $19,367 | $1,271 | $16,372 | $17,514 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,202 for in-state students and $19,367 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,512 and Austin Peay State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,032 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $8,675 | $14,219 | $9,006 | $14,766 |
| University of Memphis | $10,344 | $14,784 | $10,728 | $15,384 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $9,506 | $29,042 | $10,266 | $31,574 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $10,448 | $18,512 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $10,194 | $16,234 | $10,560 | $16,600 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,773 | $18,497 | $10,202 | $19,367 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,378 for state residents and $18,679 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Middle Tennessee State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,152 and The University of Tennessee-Martin has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,970.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University | $10,127 | $15,113 | $10,518 | $15,702 |
| University of Memphis | $11,214 | $15,228 | $11,628 | $15,840 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $11,124 | $28,170 | $11,718 | $29,700 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,788 | $18,852 | $11,110 | $19,174 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $11,592 | $12,636 | $11,916 | $12,978 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,969 | $18,000 | $11,378 | $18,679 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,372 when a student lives on campus and $17,514 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 | $13,430 | $3,632 | $14,098 | $3,632 | $3,632 |
| University of Memphis | $11,342 | $6,654 | $11,342 | $6,654 | $6,654 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $12,242 | $5,714 | $12,208 | $5,714 | $5,714 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $12,604 | $4,100 | $12,896 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $7,544 | $4,600 | $10,112 | $6,816 | $6,816 |
| The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,432 | $4,940 | $12,131 | $5,383 | $5,383 |
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