Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college located in Chattanooga, TN. It offers 66 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for out-of-state students at Chattanooga State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,162) of public community colleges in Tennessee.
It has 6,429 students that are higher than the average population (1,560 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 1,736 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $33,200.

Academic Overview

Chattanooga State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for other students on average. It offers 66 degree programs through 38 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 12 programs (4 Certificate, 8 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Phone423-697-4400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,550
Out-of-State$17,750
Student Population »6,429 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »21%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate53% (Full-time)
27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,507
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for out-of-state students at Chattanooga State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,162) over public community colleges in Tennessee.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chattanooga State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,550$17,750
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,400
Average Financial Aid$4,507
Cost of Attendance$17,450$30,650
After Financial Aid$12,943$26,143
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$33,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Chattanooga State Community College$4,550$17,750
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$4,730$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chattanooga State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 8 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs48NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3828NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EducationNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Development25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 517 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Chemical Process Technology6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 78 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,429 students at Chattanooga State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,425 male students and 4,150 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,5753,1623,413
Male Students2,4251,2681,157
Female Students4,1501,8942,256

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Chattanooga State Community College, there are 6,429 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,131 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,736 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,395 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,429
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,736
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,395
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,298

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