2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Tennessee is $11,280 for Residents and $22,169 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Tennessee is $11,280 for Tennessee residents and $22,169 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Tennessee, the average tuition & fees are $23,388 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Tennessee is $11,408 for Tennessee residents and $21,801 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Tennessee, the average graduate tuition is $16,790.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,336 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,166. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of College - COA

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Tennessee is $28,227 for residents and $39,115 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $38,619. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $5,929 for Tennessee residents and $18,778 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Tennessee
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$28,227$39,115
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$5,929$18,778
Private 4 Years Colleges$38,619

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Tennessee, 145 schools out of 149 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 48 public and 86 private colleges in Tennessee. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Tennessee is $9,823 for Tennessee residents and $20,554 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $23,192
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,473 for residents and $17,321 for out-of-state students.
2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Tennessee
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges$9,823$20,554
Private 4 Years Colleges$23,192
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$4,473$17,321
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)$11,746

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Tennessee, 50 schools out of 149 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Tennessee is $9,830 for Tennessee residents and $20,199 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $16,194
2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Tennessee
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Public Schools$9,830$20,199
Private Schools$16,194

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Tennessee is $330 for Tennessee residents and $776 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $843
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $528 for Tennessee residents and $1,081 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $769
2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Tennessee
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges$330$776
Private 4 Years Colleges$843
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)$173$638
Graduate
Public Schools$528$1,081
Private Schools$769

Average Living Costs at colleges in Tennessee

At colleges in Tennessee, the average living cost is $14,336 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,166 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Tennessee
On-CampusOff-Campus
Public Schools$15,531$14,908
Private Schools$13,989$15,273

Most Searched Tennessee Colleges (last 30 days)

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Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
$60,348
Belmont University
$39,850
Lipscomb University
$37,152
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
$31,664
Middle Tennessee State University
$28,264
Highest Graduate Tuition in Tennessee
Vanderbilt University
$53,722
Rhodes College
$52,310
Meharry Medical College
$32,930
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
$31,798
South College
$28,365

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