by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cleveland State Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cleveland State Community College measures up.
Cleveland State Community College is ranked #546 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Tennessee, it ranks #11 of 67 for value.
Below is the detailed Cleveland State Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Cleveland State Community College is ranked #47 out of #70 in Tennessee for quality and #11 out of #67 for Tennessee value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Cleveland State Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Cleveland State Community College is ranked #546 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Cleveland State Community College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cleveland State Community College costs about $7,393. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $29,573 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,148 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,384 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $7,393 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $29,573 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Cleveland State Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cleveland State Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,573 | #546 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $25,536 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,592 | — | — |
| All Students | $29,573 | #11 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $25,536 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cleveland State Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,338 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,340 |
| $48K–$75K | $7,867 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,787 |
| Over $110K | $10,168 |
About 87% of Cleveland State Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,079 per year. Get more details on the Cleveland State Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Cleveland State Community College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.