by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Volunteer State Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on VSCC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Volunteer State Community College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $17,200 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of Tennessee get a discount and only needed to pay $4,384 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,920 | $280 | $17,200 |
| In-State | $4,104 | $280 | $4,384 |
Volunteer State Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Volunteer State Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Volunteer State Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $17,200 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Tennessee pay an average of $4,384 a year to attend VSCC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how VSCC 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 | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Volunteer State Community College Financial Aid.
In-state VSCC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of -1.00% over the past five years. Tennessee residents may pay an estimated $4,297 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at VSCC to be $8,551, and $16,932 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.77% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $17,466 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $35,067 for two years and $70,676 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at VSCC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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