Nashville State Community College

Nashville State Community College is a public community college located in Nashville, TN. It offers 50 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 $4,730 for Tennessee residents and $17,714 for out-of-state students at Nashville State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,267) of public community colleges in Tennessee.
It has 7,533 students that are higher than the average population (1,839 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 2,098 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 21 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 $33,600.
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Academic Overview

Nashville State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Nashville, Tennessee.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,730 for Tennessee residents and $17,714 for other students on average. It offers 50 degree programs through 27 Certificate, 23 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 12 programs (9 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address120 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN
Phone615-353-3333
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,730
Out-of-State$17,714
Student Population »7,533 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »18%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate44% (Full-time)
47% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,532
Students to Faculty21:1 (4.76%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,730 for Tennessee residents and $17,714 for out-of-state students at Nashville 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 Nashville 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$4,730$17,714
Books & Supplies$1,471
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,498
Average Financial Aid$4,532
Cost of Attendance$22,699$35,683
After Financial Aid$18,167$31,151
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,600
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Nashville State Community College$4,730$17,714
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

Nashville State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 9 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs93NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2723NOT 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 Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 55 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Development13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 451 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Photography12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Music (other)15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 57 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 51 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping16 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail Operations3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,533 students at Nashville State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,390 male students and 4,257 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
Total6,6472,8303,817
Male Students2,3901,1451,245
Female Students4,2571,6852,572

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Nashville State Community College, there are 6,617 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,120 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,251 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,869 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,617
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,251
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,869
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,497
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