Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college located in Chattanooga, TN. It offers 66 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,772 for Tennessee residents and $17,756 for out-of-state students at Chattanooga State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,267) of public community colleges in Tennessee.
It has 7,623 students that are higher than the average population (1,839 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 1,807 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,200.
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Academic Overview

Chattanooga State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,772 for Tennessee residents and $17,756 for other students on average. It offers 66 degree programs through 38 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 12 programs (4 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Phone423-697-4400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,772
Out-of-State$17,756
Student Population »7,623 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,719
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,772 for Tennessee residents and $17,756 for out-of-state students at Chattanooga State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,267) over public community colleges in Tennessee.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chattanooga State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,772$17,756
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,400
Average Financial Aid$4,719
Cost of Attendance$17,672$30,656
After Financial Aid$12,953$25,937
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Chattanooga State Community College$4,772$17,756
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$4,904$9,267
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chattanooga State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs48NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3828NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Development25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 517 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Chemical Process Technology6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 78 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,623 students at Chattanooga State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,425 male students and 4,150 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,5753,1623,413
Male Students2,4251,2681,157
Female Students4,1501,8942,256

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Chattanooga State Community College, there are 6,429 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,131 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,736 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,395 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,429
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,736
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,395
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,298
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