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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$20,959
($6,862)
Graduate
(in-state)
$17,771
($11,408)
Books & Supplies $1,318
On-Campus Living Costs $14,336
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,166

Average Costs of Attendance at Tennessee Colleges

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $36,613 when a student lives on campus and $37,443 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,862 for Tennessee residents and $20,959 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,336 when a student lives on campus and $15,166 when living off campus.
2022-2023 Average Cost of Attendance
Tennessee Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,516 (In-State)
$36,613 (Out-of-State)
$23,346 (In-State)
$37,443 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,862 (In-State)
$20,959 (Out-of-State)
$6,862 (In-State)
$20,959 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,318$1,318
Living Costs$14,336$15,166
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Tennessee Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $6,862 for in-state students and $20,959 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.73% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$6,740$6,761 $6,825$6,862
Out-Of-State$20,640$20,776 $20,602$20,959
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges and universities is $11,408 for in-state students and $17,771 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -0.88% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$11,292$11,173 $11,498$11,408
Out-Of-State$17,528$17,642 $17,928$17,771
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Tennessee Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $1,318. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -2.41% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
Books & Supplies$1,409$1,383 $1,350$1,318
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Tennessee Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of Tennessee colleges and universities is $14,336 when a student lives on campus and $15,166 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 3.42% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 7.03% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Living Costs
Tennessee Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
On-Campus$13,180$13,430 $13,862$14,336
Off-Campus$13,317$13,736 $14,170$15,166
[Chart] Living Costs - Tennessee Colleges