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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$21,574
($7,022)
Graduate
(in-state)
$18,765
($11,687)
Books & Supplies $1,267
On-Campus Living Costs $14,738
Off-Campus Living Costs $16,404

Average Costs of Attendance at Tennessee Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $37,579 when a student lives on campus and $39,245 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,022 for Tennessee residents and $21,574 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,738 when a student lives on campus and $16,404 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Tennessee Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$23,027 (In-State)
$37,579 (Out-of-State)
$24,693 (In-State)
$39,245 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,022 (In-State)
$21,574 (Out-of-State)
$7,022 (In-State)
$21,574 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,267$1,267
Living Costs$14,738$16,404
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Tennessee Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $7,022 for in-state students and $21,574 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$7,556$6,966 $6,975$7,022
Out-Of-State$21,062$20,832 $21,155$21,574
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $11,687 for in-state students and $18,765 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$10,967$11,263 $11,181$11,687
Out-Of-State$17,887$18,187 $18,316$18,765
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $1,267. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -5.91% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,394$1,362 $1,346$1,267
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Tennessee Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $14,738 when a student lives on campus and $16,404 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 2.80% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 8.92% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$13,430$13,862 $14,336$14,738
Off-Campus$13,616$14,053 $15,061$16,404
[Chart] Living Costs - Tennessee Colleges