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Volunteer State Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 44%
On-time graduation rate 23%

Located in Gallatin, Tennessee, VSCC-Clarksville 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 Volunteer 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.

Volunteer 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at VSCC-Clarksville is reported to be 23%, 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 VSCC-Clarksville is 44% , 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 VSCC-Clarksville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,384

Cost of attendance at Volunteer 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

$17,200

Cost of attendance at Volunteer 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, 91 of freshman students at Volunteer State Community College received on average $5,301 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.

$5,301
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 791 45% $4,264 $3,372,475
Other Federal Grant 791 45% $4,377 $3,462,005
State Grant/Scholarships 1,495 86% $3,204 $4,789,567
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 107 6% $1,704 $182,280
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,591 91% $5,301 $8,433,852

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Volunteer 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 Volunteer State Community College students is 23.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.8%.

23.3%

  • asian 27.3% 6 students
  • African American 8.8% 22 students
  • white 26.1% 397 students
  • unknown 26.8% 15 students
  • hispanic 20.1% 37 students
  • Mixed Race 18.5% 15 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Volunteer State Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Volunteer 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

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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