by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Tennessee State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Tennessee State University cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Tennessee State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $21,692 for undergraduates. If you were a Tennessee resident, the yearly charges were $8,336.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $20,484 | $1,208 | $21,692 |
| In-State | $7,128 | $1,208 | $8,336 |
Tennessee State University tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Tennessee State University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $21,692 for out-of-state undergrads, Tennessee State University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Tennessee pay an average of $8,336 a year to attend Tennessee State University, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Tennessee State University compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Tennessee State University Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of -1.67% for the past five years, Tennessee residents could expect to pay $8,061 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Tennessee State University would be $15,987, and $31,445 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.28%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $21,813 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $43,688 for two years and $87,620 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Tennessee State University.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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