by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Chattanooga State Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Chattanooga State Community College were $4,772 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,756. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $332 in-state and $332 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Total | $4,772 | $17,756 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Chattanooga State Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Chattanooga State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Chattanooga State Community College sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Chattanooga State Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Chattanooga State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,608 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,440 | $17,424 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Chattanooga State Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.53%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,892. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.60%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,040.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,892 | $18,040 |
| In 2 Years | $5,015 | $18,328 |
| In 3 Years | $5,141 | $18,621 |
| In 4 Years | $5,271 | $18,918 |
| In 5 Years | $5,404 | $19,220 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $73,907, or close to $20,319 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Chattanooga State Community College, check out the Chattanooga State Community College Financial Aid page.
