The average 2024 tuition & fees of Tennessee colleges is $10,197 for Tennessee residents and $19,509 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $26,361. For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $11,434 for Tennessee residents and $20,557 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $17,081. The average tuition is based on the amount at 43 four (4) years Tennessee colleges that offer BS degrees and/or graduate degrees, but exclude community colleges and trade/vocational schools. You can still check community colleges and trade school's tuition in below table.
Compared to last year, for Tennessee colleges, the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 6.42% in Tennessee colleges. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 0.99% in Tennessee colleges.
Tennessee colleges Tuition Change Comparison
The below table lists the Tennessee colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.
Omega Graduate School has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,000 and Vanderbilt University has the highest tuition & fees of $63,946. For graduate schools, Mid-South Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,980 and Vanderbilt University has the highest graduate tuition & fees of $56,128.
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
| American Baptist College Nashville, TN | $12,474 0.00 | $12,474 | ||
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $8,675 2.89 |
$14,219 1.75 | $8,431 | $13,975 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN | $13,846 5.87 | $13,078 | ||
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | $41,320 3.69 | $39,850 | ||
| Bethel University McKenzie, TN | $18,168 7.69 | $16,871 | ||
| Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $18,900 5.59 | $17,900 | ||
| Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $34,700 5.15 | $33,000 | ||
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $37,300 5.01 | $35,520 | ||
| Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN | $11,472 341.91 | $2,596 | ||
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $27,840 5.45 | $26,400 | ||
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $38,824 4.50 | $37,152 | ||
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $9,950 5.42 |
$13,790 8.24 | $9,438 | $12,740 |
| Fisk University Nashville, TN | $24,298 3.05 | $23,578 | ||
| Welch College Gallatin, TN | $20,796 3.10 | $20,170 | ||
| Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $25,000 2.88 | $24,300 | ||
| Johnson University Knoxville, TN | $20,318 5.42 | $19,274 | ||
| King University Bristol, TN | $34,800 3.01 | $33,784 | ||
| South College Knoxville, TN | $17,935 3.46 | $17,335 | ||
| Lane College Jackson, TN | $11,790 0.00 | $11,790 | ||
| Le Moyne-Owen College Memphis, TN | $12,076 0.00 | $12,076 | ||
| Lee University Cleveland, TN | $22,690 4.42 | $21,730 | ||
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $26,150 3.85 | $25,180 | ||
| The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $10,200 0.00 |
$10,506 3.00 | $10,200 | $10,200 |
| Maryville College Maryville, TN | $38,514 2.00 | $37,758 | ||
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $10,344 2.86 |
$14,784 3.53 | $10,056 | $14,280 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary Memphis, TN | $19,200 | - | ||
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $9,506 2.97 |
$29,042 2.75 | $9,232 | $28,264 |
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $54,892 4.94 | $52,310 | ||
| The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $53,698 5.01 | $51,135 | ||
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN | $25,590 7.21 | $23,870 | ||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN | $29,264 7.00 | $27,350 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $10,144 3.01 |
$18,208 -29.88 | $9,848 | $25,966 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $13,484 1.81 |
$31,974 0.98 | $13,244 | $31,664 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $10,208 2.99 |
$16,248 1.86 | $9,912 | $15,952 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $8,568 2.78 |
$22,284 2.73 | $8,336 | $21,692 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $10,084 2.88 |
$20,116 1.42 | $9,802 | $19,834 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $29,790 4.53 | $28,500 | ||
| Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $28,500 4.75 | $27,208 | ||
| Union University Jackson, TN | $38,450 98.57 | $19,363 | ||
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $63,946 5.96 | $60,348 | ||
| Nossi College of Art Nashville, TN | $20,350 6.27 | $19,150 | ||
| Remington College-Memphis Campus Memphis, TN | $20,047 0.42 | $19,964 | ||
| Richmont Graduate University Chattanooga, TN | $19,980 | - | ||
| Williamson Christian College Franklin, TN | $15,010 -3.53 | $15,560 | ||
| Strayer University-Tennessee Memphis, TN | $13,920 3.00 | $13,515 | ||
| SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN | $17,027 -0.97 | $17,194 | ||
| Visible Music College Memphis, TN | $22,000 10.00 | $20,000 | ||
| Omega Graduate School Dayton, TN | $6,000 | - | ||
| Mid-South Christian College Memphis, TN | $11,905 7.85 | $11,038 | ||
| Milligan University Milligan, TN | $39,350 4.79 | $37,550 | ||
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN | $11,002 -1.35 |
$23,425 6.28 | $11,153 | $22,040 |
| Remington College-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $15,764 1.29 | $15,564 | ||
| Galen Health Institutes-Nashville Campus Nashville, TN | $16,400 -7.34 | $17,700 | ||
| South College-Nashville Nashville, TN | $17,935 3.46 | $17,335 | ||
| Strayer University-Nashville Campus Nashville, TN | $13,920 3.00 | $13,515 | ||
| Strayer University-Shelby Oaks Campus Memphis, TN | $13,920 3.00 | $13,515 | ||
| Strayer University-Knoxville Campus Knoxville, TN | $13,920 3.00 | $13,515 | ||
| Average | $10,197 2.29 | $19,509 -0.93 | $9,968 | $24,770 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $10,127 2.91 |
$15,113 1.93 | $9,841 | $14,827 |
| Belmont University Nashville, TN | $27,050 3.60 | $26,110 | ||
| Bethel University McKenzie, TN | $13,392 16.98 | $11,448 | ||
| Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, TN | $9,830 -3.87 | $10,226 | ||
| Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $10,168 8.09 | $9,407 | ||
| Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN | $13,588 -12.40 | $15,512 | ||
| Pentecostal Theological Seminary Cleveland, TN | $11,995 0.00 | $11,995 | ||
| Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $8,280 6.15 | $7,800 | ||
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | $17,100 -1.55 | $17,370 | ||
| East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $10,784 0.45 |
$25,904 0.19 | $10,736 | $25,856 |
| Fisk University Nashville, TN | $23,579 0.00 | $23,578 | ||
| Welch College Gallatin, TN | $8,100 0.00 | $8,100 | ||
| Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $11,700 2.36 | $11,430 | ||
| Johnson University Knoxville, TN | $10,285 7.36 | $9,580 | ||
| King University Bristol, TN | $14,182 0.01 | $14,181 | ||
| South College Knoxville, TN | $28,249 -0.41 | $28,365 | ||
| Lee University Cleveland, TN | $16,670 4.51 | $15,950 | ||
| Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $23,225 17.10 | $19,833 | ||
| The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN | $8,910 0.00 |
$8,910 0.00 | $8,910 | $8,910 |
| Maryville College Maryville, TN | $15,956 1.96 | $15,650 | ||
| Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | $33,648 2.18 | $32,930 | ||
| University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $11,214 2.81 |
$15,228 3.42 | $10,908 | $14,724 |
| Memphis Theological Seminary Memphis, TN | $19,285 0.00 | $19,285 | ||
| Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $11,124 2.83 |
$28,170 2.69 | $10,818 | $27,432 |
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $54,892 4.94 | $52,310 | ||
| The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $18,730 2.46 | $18,280 | ||
| Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN | $12,870 5.93 | $12,150 | ||
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens, TN | $21,845 0.00 | $21,845 | ||
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $10,788 3.00 |
$18,852 1.69 | $10,474 | $18,538 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $13,620 1.79 |
$32,108 0.97 | $13,380 | $31,798 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin Martin, TN | $11,592 7.35 |
$12,636 -24.96 | $10,798 | $16,838 |
| Tennessee State University Nashville, TN | $11,092 3.35 |
$23,516 2.98 | $10,732 | $22,836 |
| Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $11,800 0.32 |
$20,740 0.18 | $11,762 | $20,702 |
| Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN | $12,624 7.22 | $11,774 | ||
| Tusculum University Greeneville, TN | $14,400 10.34 | $13,050 | ||
| Union University Jackson, TN | $11,953 -3.68 | $12,410 | ||
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $56,128 4.48 | $53,722 | ||
| Richmont Graduate University Chattanooga, TN | $21,000 0.00 | $21,000 | ||
| Williamson Christian College Franklin, TN | $16,720 18.54 | $14,105 | ||
| Strayer University-Tennessee Memphis, TN | $15,135 0.00 | $15,135 | ||
| Visible Music College Memphis, TN | $11,000 10.00 | $10,000 | ||
| Omega Graduate School Dayton, TN | $6,500 0.00 | $6,500 | ||
| Mid-South Christian College Memphis, TN | $3,980 | - | ||
| Milligan University Milligan, TN | $7,967 0.03 | $7,965 | ||
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN | $14,725 0.62 |
$24,952 2.03 | $14,634 | $24,455 |
| Average | $11,434 2.26 | $20,557 -0.35 | $11,181 | $20,629 |
| School Name | 2024 | 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State | |
| Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN |
$4,550 2.71 |
$17,750 2.92 | $4,430 | $17,246 |
| Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN |
$4,530 2.95 |
$17,730 2.99 | $4,400 | $17,216 |
| Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN |
$4,904 9.46 |
$18,104 4.89 | $4,480 | $17,260 |
| Dyersburg State Community College Dyersburg, TN |
$4,540 2.95 |
$17,740 2.98 | $4,410 | $17,226 |
| Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers Chattanooga, TN |
$10,690 | $10,690 0.00 | $10,690 | $10,690 |
| Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN |
$4,516 2.73 |
$17,716 -1.99 | $4,396 | $18,076 |
| John A Gupton College Nashville, TN |
$11,070 | $12,040 2.60 | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN |
$4,536 2.72 |
$17,736 2.92 | $4,416 | $17,232 |
| Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN |
$4,498 2.88 |
$17,698 2.97 | $4,372 | $17,188 |
| Roane State Community College Harriman, TN |
$4,762 0.80 |
$18,622 6.17 | $4,724 | $17,540 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN |
$4,550 2.71 |
$17,750 2.92 | $4,430 | $17,246 |
| Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN |
$4,576 2.69 |
$17,776 2.92 | $4,456 | $17,272 |
| Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN |
$4,542 2.71 |
$17,742 2.92 | $4,422 | $17,238 |
| Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN |
$4,524 2.72 |
$17,724 2.93 | $4,404 | $17,220 |
| Walters State Community College Morristown, TN |
$4,519 2.73 |
$17,719 2.93 | $4,399 | $17,215 |
| William R Moore College of Technology Memphis, TN |
$6,255 | $9,678 0.00 | $9,678 | $9,678 |
| Remington College-Nashville Campus Nashville, TN |
$15,022 | $21,230 0.39 | $21,147 | $21,147 |
| Fortis Institute-Nashville Nashville, TN |
$17,450 | $15,237 -4.98 | $16,035 | $16,035 |
| Fortis Institute-Cookeville Cookeville, TN |
- | $14,644 -9.81 | $16,237 | $16,237 |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN |
- | $7,602 | - | - |
| School Name | Largest Program | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Beauty College Lawrenceburg, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $12,375 0.00 | $12,375 |
| Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN |
Business Administration and Management | $32,240 0.00 | $32,240 |
| North Central Institute Clarksville, TN |
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $17,802 0.00 | $17,802 |
| Brillare Beauty Institute Cleveland, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,000 9.09 | $16,500 |
| Genesis Career College-Lebanon Lebanon, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,995 2.86 | $17,495 |
| Queen City College Clarksville, TN |
Barbering/Barber | $16,350 1.24 | $16,150 |
| Mr Wayne's School of Unisex Hair Design Cookeville, TN |
Barbering/Barber | $16,500 0.00 | $16,500 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,972 0.89 | $4,928 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Knoxville Knoxville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,900 0.00 | $14,900 |
| Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc Knoxville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,995 0.00 | $15,995 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville, TN |
Welding Technology/Welder | $5,341 3.01 | $5,185 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson Jackson, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $4,008 -6.96 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville McMinnville, TN |
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $5,492 2.77 | $5,344 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville Crossville, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville Huntsville, TN |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | $4,070 -5.52 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville Shelbyville, TN |
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $6,865 2.08 | $6,725 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump Crump, TN |
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management | $5,428 3.43 | $5,248 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Pulaski, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,308 1.70 | $4,236 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll Paris, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,008 -6.96 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Newbern, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville Nashville, TN |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $36,020 4.13 | $34,590 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN |
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $6,924 4.83 | $6,605 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown Morristown, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Memphis, TN |
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $6,269 2.42 | $6,121 |
| Genesis Career College-Cookeville Cookeville, TN |
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | $9,570 5.51 | $9,070 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie McKenzie, TN |
Welding Technology/Welder | $4,308 0.00 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston Livingston, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,400 0.00 | $17,400 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro Jacksboro, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald Hohenwald, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $5,344 22.68 | $4,356 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville Hartsville, TN |
Welding Technology/Welder | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman Harriman, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| The Hair Academy LLC Fayetteville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,250 0.00 | $17,250 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton Elizabethton, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $3,936 -12.46 | $4,496 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.10 | $4,328 |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis Memphis, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $17,622 2.00 | $17,276 |
| Austin's Beauty College Inc Clarksville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,900 0.00 | $14,900 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens Athens, TN |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,419 2.58 | $4,308 |
| Arnolds Beauty School Milan, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,750 0.00 | $16,750 |
| Elite College of Cosmetology Lexington, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,875 0.00 | $16,875 |
| Jenny Lea Academy of Cosmetology Johnson City, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,350 6.77 | $16,250 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Memphis Memphis, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,775 0.00 | $16,775 |
| Love Beauty School Inc Manchester, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,000 0.00 | $15,000 |
| Empire Beauty School-E Memphis Memphis, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,145 0.00 | $17,145 |
| Empire Beauty School-Nashville Brentwood, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,145 0.00 | $17,145 |
| Empire Beauty School-Jackson Jackson, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,145 0.00 | $17,145 |
| Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting Nashville, TN |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | $7,602 0.00 | $7,602 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Nashville Nashville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,460 0.00 | $19,460 |
| Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology Franklin, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $13,075 0.00 | $13,075 |
| Vibe Barber College Memphis, TN |
Barbering/Barber | $17,800 24.91 | $14,250 |
| Mind Body Institute Madison, TN |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $10,000 1.27 | $9,875 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City Johnson City, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,297 0.00 | $16,297 |
| Sandra Academy of Salon Services New Tazewell, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $16,500 0.00 | $16,500 |
| Gould's Academy Memphis, TN |
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $11,225 -28.27 | $15,650 |
| Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville Knoxville, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,297 0.00 | $16,297 |
| Image Maker Beauty Institute Hendersonville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,100 0.00 | $19,100 |
| Nashville Film Institute Nashville, TN |
Cinematography and Film/Video Production | $20,800 0.00 | $20,800 |
| Allied Health Careers Institute Murfreesboro, TN |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $13,275 24.94 | $10,625 |
| Master's Barber & Styling College Old Hickory, TN |
Barbering/Barber | $15,100 0.00 | $15,100 |
| EduMed Partners Goodlettsville, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $6,500 0.00 | $6,500 |
| Massage Institute of Memphis Memphis, TN |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $11,500 16.16 | $9,900 |
| Gould's Academy Bartlett, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $18,650 19.17 | $15,650 |
| Health-Tech Institute of Memphis Memphis, TN |
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | $13,542 0.00 | $13,542 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Murfreesboro-Nashville Hendersonville, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,400 0.00 | $17,400 |
| Academy of Allied Health Careers Chattanooga, TN |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | $9,425 36.10 | $6,925 |
| Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology Sweetwater, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $10,900 22.47 | $8,900 |
| Studio 75 Hair Academy Millington, TN |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $15,000 0.00 | $15,000 |
