How TCAT Nashville's Tuition Changes

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 56.30% for that period where last year costs was $22,281. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.

Cost of Attendance Changes of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (2013-2024)
Year	Living off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$14,255	-
2014-15	$14,566	2.18%
2015-16	$14,834	1.84%
2016-17	$14,787	-0.32%
2017-18	$14,908	0.82%
2018-19	$14,995	0.58%
2019-20	$15,222	1.51%
2020-21	$17,700	16.28%
2021-22	$15,329	-13.40%
2022-23	$16,789	9.52%
2023-24	$22,281	32.71%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. The tuition & fees has increased 43.00% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $4,972.

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (2013-2024)
Year	Tuition & Fees	Changes By Year
2013-14	$3,477	-
2014-15	$3,726	7.16%
2015-16	$3,855	3.46%
2016-17	$3,948	2.41%
2017-18	$4,038	2.28%
2018-19	$4,143	2.60%
2019-20	$4,236	2.24%
2020-21	$4,699	10.93%
2021-22	$4,308	-8.32%
2022-23	$4,928	14.39%
2023-24	$4,972	0.89%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased -7.52% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $2,129.

Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (2013-2024)
Year	Books & Supplies	Changes by Year
2013-14	$2,594	-
2014-15	$2,755	6.21%
2015-16	$2,553	-7.33%
2016-17	$2,501	-2.04%
2017-18	$2,521	0.80%
2018-19	$2,415	-4.20%
2019-20	$2,450	1.45%
2020-21	$1,256	-48.73%
2021-22	$1,748	39.17%
2022-23	$2,302	31.69%
2023-24	$2,129	-7.52%

Living Costs Changes of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (2013-2024)
Year	Living Off Campus	Changes by Year
2013-14	$3,784	-
2014-15	$3,619	-1.21%
2015-16	$3,883	4.22%
2016-17	$3,795	-1.04%
2017-18	$3,795	0.13%
2018-19	$3,794	1.05%
2019-20	$3,794	1.17%
2020-21	$5,174	37.59%
2021-22	$4,388	-21.05%
2022-23	$4,388	3.08%
2023-24	$4,047	58.80%

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How much has TCAT Nashville's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

Cost of Attendance Changes

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

Living Costs Changes