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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$22,989
($7,548)
Graduate
(in-state)
$18,416
($11,968)
Books & Supplies $1,328
On-Campus Living Costs $15,428
Off-Campus Living Costs $17,574

Average Costs of Attendance at Tennessee Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $39,745 when a student lives on campus and $41,890 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $7,548 for Tennessee residents and $22,989 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $15,428 when a student lives on campus and $17,574 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Tennessee Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$24,304 (In-State)
$39,745 (Out-of-State)
$26,450 (In-State)
$41,890 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$7,548 (In-State)
$22,989 (Out-of-State)
$7,548 (In-State)
$22,989 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,328$1,328
Living Costs$15,428$17,574
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Tennessee Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $7,548 for in-state students and $22,989 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 2.21% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$6,966$6,975 $7,157$7,548
Out-Of-State$21,284$21,631 $22,492$22,989
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $11,968 for in-state students and $18,416 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 0.07% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$11,263$11,181 $11,434$11,968
Out-Of-State$18,187$18,316 $18,403$18,416
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $1,328. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -2.41% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,362$1,378 $1,360$1,328
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Tennessee Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $15,428 when a student lives on campus and $17,574 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.68% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.75% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$13,862$14,336 $14,738$15,428
Off-Campus$14,188$15,215 $16,619$17,574
[Chart] Living Costs - Tennessee Colleges