Volunteer State Community College

Volunteer State Community College is a public community college located in Gallatin, TN. It offers 34 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 9 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,524 for Tennessee residents and $17,724 for out-of-state students at Volunteer State Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,162) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 6,957 students that are higher than the average population (1,560 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. In addition, 2,805 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,800.

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Academic Overview

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

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,524 for Tennessee residents and $17,724 for other students on average. It offers 34 degree programs through 15 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 9 programs (7 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN
Phone	615-452-8600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,524 Out-of-State$17,724
Student Population »	6,957 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	9%
Retention Rate	49% (Full-time) 39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,594
Students to Faculty	24:1 (4.17%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,524 for Tennessee residents and $17,724 for out-of-state students at Volunteer 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 Volunteer 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	$4,524	$17,724
Books & Supplies	$1,460
Off-Campus Living Costs	$21,866
Average Financial Aid	$4,594
Cost of Attendance	$27,850	$41,050
After Financial Aid	$23,256	$36,456
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tennessee Residents	Out-of-State Students
Volunteer State Community College	$4,524	$17,724
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

Volunteer State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 9 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Certificate, 2 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	7	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	15	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.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Information Technology	NOT OFFERED	59 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Development	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	706 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	38 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	31 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Arts	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Performance	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

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

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	40 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Polysomnography	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	49 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	81 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,957 students at Volunteer State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,727 male students and 4,690 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	7,417	3,623	3,794
Male Students	2,727	1,430	1,297
Female Students	4,690	2,193	2,497

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Volunteer State Community College, there are 6,957 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,732 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,805 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,927 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,957
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,805
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,927
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,225

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