Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.78% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee State is $8,806 for Tennessee residents and $22,892 for out-of-state students, a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Tennessee State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,336 $21,692$14,056
2023-2024$8,568$22,284$15,700
Change % 2023-20242.78%2.73%11.70%
2024-2025$8,806$22,892$17,536

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,092 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $23,516. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Tennessee State is $11,464 for Tennessee residents and $24,216 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Tennessee State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,732 $22,836$14,056
2023-2024$11,092$23,516$15,700
Change % 2023-20243.35%2.98%11.70%
2024-2025$11,464$24,216$17,536

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Tennessee State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $291 for Tennessee residents and $835 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $473 for Tennessee residents and $1,071 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$283$813
2023-2024$291$835
2024-2025$299$858
Graduate2022-2023$458$1,040
2023-2024$473$1,071
2024-2025$488$1,103

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,700 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.70% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 18.61% compared to the previous year.
The Tennessee State's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,868 for state residents and $39,584 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,894 for state residents and $47,610 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Tennessee State
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$8,568
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$22,284
Room & Board$10,120$17,534
Personal Expenses$5,580$6,192
Books & Supplies$1,600
COA (In-State)$25,868$33,894
COA (Out-of-State)$39,584$47,610
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Tennessee State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State is $33,176 for Tennessee residents and $90,525 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Tennessee State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$8,457$8,347$8,239$8,133$33,176
Out-of-State$22,422$22,561$22,701$22,841$90,525
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$8,347$8,239$8,133$8,027$32,746
Out-of-State$22,561$22,701$22,841$22,983$91,085
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$8,239$8,133$8,027$7,923$32,322
Out-of-State$22,701$22,841$22,983$23,125$91,649
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$8,133$8,027$7,923$7,821$31,904
Out-of-State$22,841$22,983$23,125$23,268$92,217
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$8,027$7,923$7,821$7,719$31,490
Out-of-State$22,983$23,125$23,268$23,412$92,788

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,914 for Tennessee residents and $168,262 for out-of-state students.
Tennessee State 4 Years COA
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$26,479$27,227$28,310$29,474$110,914
Out-of-State$40,444$41,441$42,565$43,812$168,262
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$27,227$28,104$29,268$30,518$114,658
Out-of-State$41,441$42,565$43,812$45,178$172,996
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$28,104$29,104$30,354$31,696$118,890
Out-of-State$42,565$43,812$45,178$46,662$178,217
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$29,104$30,223$31,565$33,004$123,603
Out-of-State$43,812$45,178$46,662$48,264$183,916
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$30,223$31,460$32,900$34,444$128,794
Out-of-State$45,178$46,662$48,264$49,987$190,091

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $53,346 for Tennessee residents and $110,694 for out-of-state students.
Tennessee State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)In-State$12,087$12,835$13,918$15,082$53,346
Out-of-State$26,052$27,049$28,173$29,420$110,694
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)In-State$12,835$13,712$14,876$16,126$57,090
Out-of-State$27,049$28,173$29,420$30,786$115,428
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)In-State$13,712$14,712$15,962$17,304$61,322
Out-of-State$28,173$29,420$30,786$32,270$120,649
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)In-State$14,712$15,831$17,173$18,612$66,035
Out-of-State$29,420$30,786$32,270$33,872$126,348
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)In-State$15,831$17,068$18,508$20,052$71,226
Out-of-State$30,786$32,270$33,872$35,595$132,523

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Tennessee State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Tennessee State
In-StateOut-of-State
Tennessee State University$8,568$22,284
Jacksonville State University$12,426$22,716
Eastern Kentucky University$10,130$20,820
Eastern Illinois University$13,403$15,879
Austin Peay State University$8,675$14,219
The University of Tennessee-Martin$10,208$16,248

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Tennessee State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,568$1,600$15,700$22,284$1,600 $15,700
Graduate$11,092 $1,600$15,700$23,516 $1,600$15,700
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