Paying for Tennessee State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,568 2.78%	$22,284 2.73%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,092 3.35%	$23,516 2.98%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tennessee State University (Tennessee State) are $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $14,392. It could cover 64.58% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,476 for Tennessee residents and $25,192 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Tennessee State's 4-year tuition is $33,176 for Tennessee residents and $90,525 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $110,914 for Tennessee residents and $168,262 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tennessee State University is $8,568 for Tennessee residents and $22,284 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.78% for Tennessee residents and increased by 2.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Tennessee State is $8,806 for Tennessee residents and $22,892 for out-of-state students, a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Tennessee State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,336	$21,692	$14,056
2023-2024	$8,568	$22,284	$15,700
Change % 2023-2024	2.78%	2.73%	11.70%
2024-2025	$8,806	$22,892	$17,536

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,092 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $23,516. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Tennessee State is $11,464 for Tennessee residents and $24,216 for out-of-state students , a 3.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Tennessee State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,732	$22,836	$14,056
2023-2024	$11,092	$23,516	$15,700
Change % 2023-2024	3.35%	2.98%	11.70%
2024-2025	$11,464	$24,216	$17,536

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Tennessee State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $291 for Tennessee residents and $836 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $471 for Tennessee residents and $1,069 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$283	$813
	2023-2024	$291	$836
	2024-2025	$299	$860
Graduate	2022-2023	$458	$1,040
	2023-2024	$471	$1,069
	2024-2025	$484	$1,099

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,700 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 11.70% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 18.61% compared to the previous year.

The Tennessee State's 2024 on-campus COA is $25,868 for state residents and $39,584 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $33,894 for state residents and $47,610 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Tennessee State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,568
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$22,284
Room & Board	$10,120	$17,534
Personal Expenses	$5,580	$6,192
Books & Supplies	$1,600
COA (In-State)	$25,868	$33,894
COA (Out-of-State)	$39,584	$47,610

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Tennessee State is $33,176 for Tennessee residents and $90,525 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Tennessee State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Tennessee State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,457	$8,347	$8,239	$8,133	$33,176
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$22,422	$22,561	$22,701	$22,841	$90,525
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,347	$8,239	$8,133	$8,027	$32,746
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,561	$22,701	$22,841	$22,983	$91,085
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,239	$8,133	$8,027	$7,923	$32,322
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,701	$22,841	$22,983	$23,125	$91,649
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,133	$8,027	$7,923	$7,821	$31,904
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,841	$22,983	$23,125	$23,268	$92,217
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,027	$7,923	$7,821	$7,719	$31,490
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,983	$23,125	$23,268	$23,412	$92,788

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,914 for Tennessee residents and $168,262 for out-of-state students.

Tennessee State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,479	$27,227	$28,310	$29,474	$110,914
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,444	$41,441	$42,565	$43,812	$168,262
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,227	$28,104	$29,268	$30,518	$114,658
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,441	$42,565	$43,812	$45,178	$172,996
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,104	$29,104	$30,354	$31,696	$118,890
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$42,565	$43,812	$45,178	$46,662	$178,217
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,104	$30,223	$31,565	$33,004	$123,603
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,812	$45,178	$46,662	$48,264	$183,916
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,223	$31,460	$32,900	$34,444	$128,794
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,178	$46,662	$48,264	$49,987	$190,091

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 92% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $53,346 for Tennessee residents and $110,694 for out-of-state students.

Tennessee State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$12,087	$12,835	$13,918	$15,082	$53,346
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,052	$27,049	$28,173	$29,420	$110,694
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$12,835	$13,712	$14,876	$16,126	$57,090
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,049	$28,173	$29,420	$30,786	$115,428
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$13,712	$14,712	$15,962	$17,304	$61,322
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,173	$29,420	$30,786	$32,270	$120,649
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,712	$15,831	$17,173	$18,612	$66,035
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,420	$30,786	$32,270	$33,872	$126,348
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,831	$17,068	$18,508	$20,052	$71,226
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,786	$32,270	$33,872	$35,595	$132,523

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tennessee State University	$8,568	$22,284
The University of Tennessee-Martin	$10,194	$16,234
Morehead State University	$9,838	$14,706
Eastern Illinois University	$13,124	$15,566
Murray State University	$9,708	$19,452
Austin Peay State University	$8,675	$14,219