Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.78% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Tennessee State is $8,806 for Tennessee residents and $22,892 for out-of-state students which is a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.78% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,700 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.70% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 18.61% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Tennessee schools with tuition changes from last year at Tennessee colleges tuition change page.
Tennessee State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,336 $21,692$14,056
2023-2024$8,568$22,284$15,700
Change % 2023-20242.78%2.73%11.70%
2024-2025$8,806$22,892$17,536
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tennessee State University - COA
Tennessee State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Tennessee State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $11,092 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $23,516 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Tennessee State is $11,464 for Tennessee residents and $24,216 for out-of-state students which is a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Tennessee State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,732 $22,836$14,056
2023-2024$11,092$23,516$15,700
Change % 2023-20243.35%2.98%11.70%
2024-2025$11,464$24,216$17,536
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tennessee State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Tennessee State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $291 for Tennessee residents and $835 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $473 for Tennessee residents and $1,071 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$283$813
2023-2024$291$835
2024-2025$299$858
Graduate2022-2023$458$1,040
2023-2024$473$1,071
2024-2025$488$1,103
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Tennessee State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Tennessee State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Tennessee State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Tennessee State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Tennessee State University$8,568$22,284
Morehead State University$9,838$14,706
Belmont University$41,320
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville$11,748$12,922
Southeast Missouri State University$9,015$9,496
Eastern Kentucky University$10,130$20,820

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State is $33,176 for Tennessee residents and $90,525 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,457$8,347$8,239$8,133$33,176
Out-of-State$22,422$22,561$22,701$22,841$90,525
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,347$8,239$8,133$8,027$32,746
Out-of-State$22,561$22,701$22,841$22,983$91,085
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,239$8,133$8,027$7,923$32,322
Out-of-State$22,701$22,841$22,983$23,125$91,649
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,133$8,027$7,923$7,821$31,904
Out-of-State$22,841$22,983$23,125$23,268$92,217
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,027$7,923$7,821$7,719$31,490
Out-of-State$22,983$23,125$23,268$23,412$92,788

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,914 for Tennessee residents and $168,262 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Tennessee State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,479$27,227$28,310$29,474$110,914
Out-of-State$40,444$41,441$42,565$43,812$168,262
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,227$28,104$29,268$30,518$114,658
Out-of-State$41,441$42,565$43,812$45,178$172,996
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,104$29,104$30,354$31,696$118,890
Out-of-State$42,565$43,812$45,178$46,662$178,217
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,104$30,223$31,565$33,004$123,603
Out-of-State$43,812$45,178$46,662$48,264$183,916
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,223$31,460$32,900$34,444$128,794
Out-of-State$45,178$46,662$48,264$49,987$190,091

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $53,346 for Tennessee residents and $110,694 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Tennessee State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$12,087$12,835$13,918$15,082$53,346
Out-of-State$26,052$27,049$28,173$29,420$110,694
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,835$13,712$14,876$16,126$57,090
Out-of-State$27,049$28,173$29,420$30,786$115,428
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$13,712$14,712$15,962$17,304$61,322
Out-of-State$28,173$29,420$30,786$32,270$120,649
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,712$15,831$17,173$18,612$66,035
Out-of-State$29,420$30,786$32,270$33,872$126,348
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,831$17,068$18,508$20,052$71,226
Out-of-State$30,786$32,270$33,872$35,595$132,523

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Tennessee State University.
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Tennessee State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,568$1,600$15,700$22,284$1,600 $15,700
Graduate$11,092 $1,600$15,700$23,516 $1,600$15,700
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