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Nashville State Community College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,372

Cost of attendance at Nashville 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

$17,188

Cost of attendance at Nashville 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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Nashville State Community College was $6,348. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NSCC

NSCC net price calculator

$6,348

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average $14,439
National average $8,115
Below is the net price of NSCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $6,348 $22 $5,896 $5,890 $7,520 $7,604 $10,770
2021 $6,370 $798 (11%) $6,126 $6,396 $8,528 $9,680 $11,098
2020 $7,168 $350 (5%) $7,139 $7,460 $9,193 $10,944 $11,622
2019 $6,818 $107 (2%) $6,658 $7,012 $8,752 $9,803 $10,210
2018 $6,711 $1,181 (21%) $6,642 $7,032 $8,508 $10,189 $10,771
2017 $5,530 $1,376 (20%) $4,989 $5,404 $7,282 $8,051 $9,398
2016 $6,906 $930 (16%) $6,846 $7,432 $9,490 $11,581 $11,626
2015 $5,976 $112 (2%) $5,588 $6,515 $8,173 $10,223 $10,395
2014 $6,088 -- $5,892 $6,649 $9,249 $10,502 $10,144

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Nashville State Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $20,424 $49 $4,372 $14,752 $1,300
2021 $20,375 No change $4,294 $14,569 $1,512
2020 $20,375 $103 $4,294 $14,569 $1,512
2019 $20,272 $96 $4,191 $14,569 $1,512
2018 $20,176 $680 (3%) $4,065 $14,599 $1,512
2017 $19,496 $657 (3%) $3,969 $14,015 $1,512
2016 $18,839 $404 (2%) $3,873 $13,454 $1,512
2015 $18,435 $3,200 (21%) $3,753 $13,182 $1,500
2014 $15,235 $22 $3,561 $10,174 $1,500
2013 $15,213 -- $3,645 $10,068 $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
NSCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, NSCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $2,665
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,665
How much is NSCC application fees?
NSCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
NSCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Nashville State Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $171 Not Available
For out-of-state students $705 Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Nashville State Community College during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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