by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Roane State Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Roane State Community College ran $4,998 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,630. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $318 in-state and $318 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,680 | $18,312 |
| Fees | $318 | $318 |
| Total | $4,998 | $18,630 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Roane State Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Roane State Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Roane State Community College lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Roane State Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Roane State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,326 | $17,784 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,414 | $17,230 |
| One Year Ago | $4,452 | $18,312 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,680 | $18,312 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Roane State Community College has tracked over the 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 context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.55%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,125. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.05%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $18,825.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,125 | $18,825 |
| In 2 Years | $5,255 | $19,022 |
| In 3 Years | $5,389 | $19,221 |
| In 4 Years | $5,526 | $19,422 |
| In 5 Years | $5,667 | $19,625 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $76,490, compared with about $21,295 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Roane State Community College, visit the Roane State Community College Financial Aid page.
