Chattanooga State Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	48%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Chatt State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Chattanooga State Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chattanooga State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Chatt State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Chatt State is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Chatt State is 48% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chatt State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,430

Cost of attendance at Chattanooga State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,934

Cost of attendance at Chattanooga State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Chattanooga State Community College received on average $5,896 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,896

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	715	55%	$4,159	$2,973,957
Other Federal Grant	1,121	86%	$3,301	$3,700,894
State Grant/Scholarships	1,050	80%	$3,063	$3,216,585
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	234	18%	$2,363	$552,845
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,267	97%	$5,896	$7,470,324

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chattanooga State Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chattanooga State Community College students is 20.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 22.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.8%.

20.8%

asian 35.0% 7 students
African American 8.8% 19 students
white 23.1% 282 students
hispanic 13.8% 16 students
Mixed Race 25.6% 21 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Chattanooga State Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chattanooga State Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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