by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Nashville State Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Nashville State Community College ran $4,730 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,714. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $290 in-state and $290 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Total | $4,730 | $17,714 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Nashville State Community College charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Nashville State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Nashville State Community College lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Nashville State Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Nashville State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,104 | $16,920 |
| One Year Ago | $4,224 | $17,424 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,440 | $17,424 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Nashville State Community College has changed across the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.68%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,856. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.02%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,894.
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 | $4,856 | $17,894 |
| In 2 Years | $4,986 | $18,076 |
| In 3 Years | $5,119 | $18,260 |
| In 4 Years | $5,256 | $18,446 |
| In 5 Years | $5,396 | $18,634 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $72,676, versus roughly $20,217 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Nashville State Community College, visit the Nashville State Community College Financial Aid page.
