Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland State Community College is a public community college located in Cleveland, TN. It offers 42 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 10 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,530 for Tennessee residents and $17,730 for out-of-state students at Cleveland State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,162) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 3,180 students that are higher than the average population (1,560 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 449 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 20 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 $32,100.

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Academic Overview

Cleveland State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,530 for Tennessee residents and $17,730 for other students on average. It offers 42 degree programs through 23 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 10 programs (5 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, TN
Phone	423-472-7141
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,530 Out-of-State$17,730
Student Population »	3,180 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	29%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	57% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,031
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,530 for Tennessee residents and $17,730 for out-of-state students at Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,530	$17,730
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,670
Average Financial Aid	$4,031
Cost of Attendance	$19,660	$32,860
After Financial Aid	$15,629	$28,829
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State Students
Cleveland State Community College	$4,530	$17,730
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

Cleveland State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 10 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	5	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	23	19	NOT 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.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	230 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	255 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Informatics	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	65 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	55 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,180 students at Cleveland State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,303 male students and 1,858 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,161	1,423	1,738
Male Students	1,303	676	627
Female Students	1,858	747	1,111

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Cleveland State Community College, there are 3,180 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,494 students were attending classes through distance learning (449 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,045 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,180
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	449
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,045
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,686

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