For the academic year 2024-2025, Cleveland State CC's tuition & fees is $4,762 for state residents and $17,746 for out-of-state students. Cleveland State CC's tuition is comparable to similar schools. The average tuition of the schools is $4,800 for in-state and $17,827 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to Cleveland State CC is higher than community colleges' average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Roane State Community College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,630 and Nashville State Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,714 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Cleveland State CC is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Cleveland State CC and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN | $4,772 | $17,756 | $185 | $726 | $1,500 | - | $7,200 |
| Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN | $4,762 | $17,746 | $185 | $726 | $1,807 | - | $14,537 |
| Columbia State Community CollegeColumbia, TN | $4,948 | $17,772 | $164 | $726 | $1,200 | - | $14,200 |
| Motlow State Community CollegeTullahoma, TN | $4,738 | $17,722 | $185 | $498 | $1,470 | - | $14,267 |
| Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN | $4,730 | $17,714 | $185 | $726 | $1,442 | - | $12,512 |
| Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN | $4,998 | $18,630 | $185 | $726 | $1,467 | - | $14,536 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN | $4,778 | $17,750 | $185 | $726 | $1,545 | - | $9,431 |
| Pellissippi State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN | $4,786 | $17,770 | $185 | $726 | $1,300 | - | $9,370 |
| Northeast State Community CollegeBlountville, TN | $4,782 | $17,766 | $185 | $726 | $1,470 | - | $14,536 |
| Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN | $4,756 | $17,740 | $185 | $726 | $1,470 | - | $17,610 |
| Walters State Community CollegeMorristown, TN | $4,752 | $17,736 | $185 | $726 | $1,538 | - | $11,424 |
| Average | $4,800 | $17,827 | $183 | $705 | $1,474 | - | $12,693 |