Tennessee State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,336

Cost of attendance at Tennessee State University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,692

Cost of attendance at Tennessee State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

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 Tennessee State University was $11,880. 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 Tennessee State

Tennessee State net price calculator

$11,880

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Tennessee State 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	$11,880	$741 (7%)	$10,973	$12,512	$15,610	$17,647	$18,847
2021	$11,139	$321 (3%)	$10,636	$11,505	$12,563	$16,216	$17,852
2020	$11,460	$2,274 (25%)	$11,015	$11,711	$14,540	$18,823	$16,506
2019	$9,186	$1,139 (11%)	$9,087	$9,639	$12,883	$16,585	$16,953
2018	$10,325	$711 (7%)	$10,622	$10,469	$11,697	$15,175	$13,612
2017	$9,614	$10	$9,657	$10,059	$14,061	$15,153	$16,497
2016	$9,604	$716 (8%)	$9,716	$10,504	$11,553	$15,948	$15,413
2015	$8,888	$850 (11%)	$8,798	$9,579	$12,735	$14,605	$14,709
2014	$8,038	--	$8,719	$9,532	$12,460	$12,494	$16,903

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Tennessee State University'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	$29,346	$5,922 (25%)	$8,336	$19,510	$1,500
2021	$23,424	No change	$9,012	$11,512	$2,900
2020	$23,424	$882 (4%)	$9,012	$11,512	$2,900
2019	$22,542	$1,821 (9%)	$8,792	$11,050	$2,700
2018	$20,721	$1,135 (6%)	$7,776	$10,445	$2,500
2017	$19,586	$470 (2%)	$7,256	$10,030	$2,300
2016	$19,116	$350 (2%)	$7,112	$9,904	$2,100
2015	$18,766	$1,117 (6%)	$6,930	$9,736	$2,100
2014	$19,883	$72	$6,498	$11,400	$1,985
2013	$19,811	--	$6,426	$11,400	$1,985

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Tennessee State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,960 dormitories available to its students at $3,958 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Tennessee State is $440 per month.
Does Tennessee State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Tennessee State for one academic year is $4,208, which works out to $468 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Tennessee State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Tennessee State 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: $5,448

If living off-campus, with family: $6,020

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,020
How much is Tennessee State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Tennessee State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Tennessee State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$283	$458
For out-of-state students	$813	$1,040

Housing and Meal

Tennessee State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Tennessee State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,208	$3,958	N/A	19	2,960
2021	$4,140	$3,806	N/A	0	3,745
2020	$4,140	$3,806	N/A	0	3,745
2019	$4,000	$3,806	N/A	0	3,745
2018	$3,840	$3,660	N/A	0	3,745
2017	$3,654	$3,660	N/A	0	3,000
2016	$3,350	$3,574	N/A	19	2,777

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tennessee State University 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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