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Tennessee Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of Tennessee Colleges is $38,032 for undergraduate schools and $35,279 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
Tennessee Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$6,841$21,940 $1,293$14,798$16,625
Graduate$11,349$19,187 $1,293$14,798$16,625
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Tennessee Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee Colleges is $6,841 for in-state students and $21,940 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Tennessee Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$6,841- $21,940-
Public Schools$6,841- $18,749-
4 Years or High$10,107- $20,074-
2-4 Years$4,581- $17,831-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $23,467-
4 Years or High-- $25,443-
2-4 Years-- $14,317-
Less Than 2 Years-- $1,313-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Tennessee Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Tennessee Colleges is $11,349 for in-state students and $19,187 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Tennessee Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$9,747$1,602$18,003$1,184
Public Schools$9,747$1,602$19,727$1,636
Private Schools--$17,486$980
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Tennessee Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of Tennessee Colleges is $14,798 and off-campus living costs is $16,625. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Tennessee Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$10,378$4,421$11,624$5,001
Public Schools$10,649$5,432 $11,703$4,849
4 Years or High$10,649$5,432 $12,372$5,940
2-4 Years-- $11,240$4,093
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$10,297$4,117 $11,580$5,085
4 Years or High$10,297$4,117 $10,865$4,747
2-4 Years-- $15,631$7,004
Less Than 2 Years-- --
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Tennessee Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of Tennessee Colleges is $240 for in-state students and $812 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $525 for in-state students and $879 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
Tennessee Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$240$812 $525$879
Public Schools$240$720 $525$1,068
4 Years or High$330$747 $525$1,068
2-4 Years$178$701 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$867 -$816
4 Years or High-$914 -$816
2-4 Years-$328 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for Tennessee Colleges