Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Tennessee. For state residents, the average COA is $30,123 when living on campus and $31,513 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $54,439 when living on campus and $55,830 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
1 | Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | $1,194 | $24,450 | - | |
2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,484 | $31,974 | $1,598 | $18,596 | $18,596 |
3 | Rhodes College | $54,892 | $1,125 | $15,529 | $15,529 | |
4 | Union University | $38,450 | $750 | $20,076 | $22,150 | |
5 | Lipscomb University | $38,824 | $1,650 | $19,204 | $18,890 | |
6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $25,000 | $1,300 | $12,290 | $7,500 | |
7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,144 | $18,208 | $1,400 | $15,002 | $15,002 |
8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $18,900 | $1,250 | $12,220 | $17,169 | |
9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $29,790 | - | $12,910 | $25,642 | |
10 | Belmont University | $41,320 | $1,400 | $19,850 | $25,150 | |
Average | $11,814 | $36,130 | $1,296 | $17,013 | $18,403 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Tennessee. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,814 for in-state students and $36,130 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Tennessee are increased by 7.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Tennessee, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,946 and The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,208 for undergraduate programs.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | $63,946 | ||
2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,244 | $31,664 | $13,484 | $31,974 |
3 | Rhodes College | $52,310 | $54,892 | ||
4 | Union University | $19,363 | $38,450 | ||
5 | Lipscomb University | $37,152 | $38,824 | ||
6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $24,300 | $25,000 | ||
7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 | $25,966 | $10,144 | $18,208 |
8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $17,900 | $18,900 | ||
9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $28,500 | $29,790 | ||
10 | Belmont University | $39,850 | $41,320 | ||
Average | $11,546 | $33,735 | $11,814 | $36,130 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Tennessee. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,204 for state residents and $25,224 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Tennessee are increased by 2.67% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Tennessee, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,744 and Bryan College-Dayton has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,630.
Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
1 | Vanderbilt University | $53,722 | $56,128 | ||
2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,380 | $31,798 | $13,620 | $32,108 |
3 | Rhodes College | $52,310 | $54,892 | ||
4 | Union University | $12,410 | $11,953 | ||
5 | Lipscomb University | $17,370 | $17,100 | ||
6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $11,430 | $11,700 | ||
7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,474 | $18,538 | $10,788 | $18,852 |
8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $10,226 | $9,830 | ||
9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $11,774 | $12,624 | ||
10 | Belmont University | $26,110 | $27,050 | ||
Average | $11,927 | $24,569 | $12,204 | $25,224 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Tennessee. 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 best schools in Tennessee is $17,013 when a student lives on campus and $18,403 when living off campus.
Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
1 | Vanderbilt University | $21,054 | $3,396 | - | - | - |
2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $12,500 | $6,096 | $12,500 | $6,096 | - |
3 | Rhodes College | $12,910 | $2,619 | $12,910 | $2,619 | - |
4 | Union University | $12,166 | $7,910 | $13,320 | $8,830 | - |
5 | Lipscomb University | $14,804 | $4,400 | $14,490 | $4,400 | - |
6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $8,540 | $3,750 | $4,500 | $3,000 | - |
7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $10,052 | $4,950 | $10,052 | $4,950 | - |
8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $8,550 | $3,670 | $13,599 | $3,570 | - |
9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $10,150 | $2,760 | $13,590 | $12,052 | - |
10 | Belmont University | $14,290 | $5,560 | $19,590 | $5,560 | - |
Average | $12,502 | $4,511 | $12,728 | $5,675 | - |
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