Cleveland State Community College is a public community college located in Cleveland, TN. It offers 42 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Cleveland State Community College is $4,530 for Tennessee residents and $17,730 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Tennessee public community colleges' average ($9,162).

The school has 3,180 students, which is higher than Tennessee community collleges' average (1,560). In addition, 449 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Tennessee ResidentsOut-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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tennessee ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs55NOT OFFERED
Total Programs2319NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Solar Energy Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development13 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies230 completers
255 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC MachinistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music PerformanceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical InformaticsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 65 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 55 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science10 completers
7 completers
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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,1611,4231,738
Male Students1,303676627
Female Students1,8587471,111

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,180 total students, 1,494 students enrolled through distance learning (449 students enrolled exclusively and 1,045 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,180
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses449
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,045
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,686

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Cleveland State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, TN
Phone423-472-7141
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,530
Out-of-State$17,730
Student Population »3,180 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »29%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,031
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)