UTC-Chattanooga 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,848

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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

$25,966

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga was $13,552. 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 UTC-Chattanooga

UTC-Chattanooga net price calculator

$13,552

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 UTC-Chattanooga 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	$13,552	$1,336 (9%)	$8,914	$10,058	$14,294	$16,182	$16,862
2021	$14,888	$961 (7%)	$8,625	$11,059	$15,283	$17,188	$17,740
2020	$13,927	$7	$8,108	$10,515	$14,601	$16,927	$16,627
2019	$13,934	$772 (5%)	$8,305	$10,808	$15,351	$16,769	$16,711
2018	$14,706	$147 (1%)	$9,257	$10,465	$15,855	$16,777	$17,068
2017	$14,559	$1,335 (10%)	$9,122	$10,881	$15,470	$16,712	$16,802
2016	$13,224	$957 (8%)	$7,389	$10,436	$14,664	$15,479	$15,481
2015	$12,267	$698 (6%)	$6,873	$9,378	$13,418	$14,528	$14,572
2014	$11,569	--	$6,654	$9,039	$13,046	$14,226	$14,290

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga'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	$24,798	$192	$9,848	$13,550	$1,400
2021	$24,606	No change	$9,656	$13,550	$1,400
2020	$24,606	$992 (4%)	$9,656	$13,550	$1,400
2019	$23,614	$850 (4%)	$8,664	$13,550	$1,400
2018	$22,764	$120	$8,664	$12,700	$1,400
2017	$22,644	$188	$8,544	$12,700	$1,400
2016	$22,456	$638 (3%)	$8,356	$12,700	$1,400
2015	$21,818	$1,288 (6%)	$8,138	$12,280	$1,400
2014	$20,530	$453 (2%)	$7,554	$11,576	$1,400
2013	$20,077	--	$7,212	$11,465	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UTC-Chattanooga provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,488 dormitories available to its students at $6,348 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UTC-Chattanooga is $705 per month.
Does UTC-Chattanooga provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UTC-Chattanooga for one academic year is $4,114, which works out to $457 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UTC-Chattanooga estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UTC-Chattanooga 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: $4,050

If living off-campus, with family: $4,050

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,050
How much is UTC-Chattanooga application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $35 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UTC-Chattanooga offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$300	$478
For out-of-state students	$972	$926

Housing and Meal

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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 The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,114	$6,348	N/A	3,488
2021	$3,996	$6,163	N/A	3,351
2020	$3,996	$6,163	N/A	3,610
2019	$3,900	$6,066	N/A	3,746
2018	$3,590	$5,226	N/A	3,550
2017	$3,450	$5,226	N/A	3,146
2016	$3,320	$5,068	N/A	3,146

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 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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