For the academic year 2024-2025, The University of Tennessee Southern's tuition & fees is $10,924 for state residents and $10,924 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its The University of Tennessee Southern's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $10,806 for in-state and $19,853 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to The University of Tennessee Southern is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has the most expensive tuition & fees of $33,256 and The University of Tennessee Southern has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,924 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to The University of Tennessee Southern is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between The University of Tennessee Southern 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 | ||
| Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN | $9,006 | $14,766 | $303 | $543 | $1,276 | $13,430 | $14,098 |
| East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN | $10,216 | $13,726 | $333 | $468 | $1,350 | $10,554 | $10,728 |
| The University of Tennessee SouthernPulaski, TN | $10,924 | $10,924 | $402 | $402 | $1,500 | $8,300 | $13,500 |
| University of MemphisMemphis, TN | $10,728 | $15,384 | $369 | $563 | $920 | $11,342 | $11,342 |
| Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN | $10,266 | $31,574 | $331 | $1,190 | $1,260 | $12,242 | $12,208 |
| The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN | $10,448 | $18,512 | $353 | $689 | $1,400 | $12,604 | $12,896 |
| The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN | $13,812 | $33,256 | $385 | $1,183 | $1,598 | $13,356 | $16,448 |
| The University of Tennessee-MartinMartin, TN | $10,560 | $16,600 | $367 | $619 | $1,500 | $7,544 | $10,112 |
| Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN | $8,616 | $22,416 | $307 | $882 | $1,600 | $11,150 | $18,456 |
| Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN | $11,376 | $15,576 | $350 | $490 | $1,280 | $13,302 | $11,144 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science CenterMemphis, TN | $12,911 | $25,644 | $409 | $937 | - | - | - |
| Average | $10,806 | $19,853 | $355 | $724 | $1,368 | $11,382 | $13,093 |