How much has VSCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

21.17%

In-State

15.76%

Out-of-State

VSCC's tuition & fees has increased from $15,325 (2015) to $17,740 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 15.76% over the past 10 years.

VSCC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Tennessee's average increase rate of -16.16%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 30.11% from 2015 ($31,704).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, VSCC's COA is $41,250, which is increased by 0.49% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to VSCC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 15.76% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $17,424. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Volunteer State Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,925$15,325-
2016-17$4,037$15,7012.45%
2017-18$4,133$16,1092.60%
2018-19$4,522$16,8104.35%
2019-20$4,332$16,9080.58%
2020-21$4,312$16,888-0.12%
2021-22$4,384$17,2001.85%
2022-23$4,404$17,2200.12%
2023-24$4,524$17,7242.93%
2024-25$4,756$17,7400.09%
Volunteer State Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,470, and it has increased 22.50% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,46021.67%
2023-24$1,460
2024-25$1,4700.68%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 36.18% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Volunteer State Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,179-
2016-17$15,4401.72%
2017-18$15,440
2018-19$15,172-1.74%
2019-20$15,5642.58%
2020-21$15,7601.26%
2021-22$15,760
2022-23$20,37029.25%
2023-24$21,8667.34%
2024-25$22,0400.80%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Volunteer State Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Volunteer State Community College$17,740
($4,756)		$17,724
($4,524)		0.09%
Pellissippi State Community College$17,770
($4,786)		$17,776
($4,576)		-0.03%
Chattanooga State Community College$17,756
($4,772)		$17,750
($4,550)		0.03%
Nashville State Community College$17,714
($4,730)		$17,698
($4,498)		0.09%
Southwest Tennessee Community College$17,750
($4,778)		$17,750
($4,550)		-
Motlow State Community College$17,722
($4,738)		$17,736
($4,536)		-0.08%

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