by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Tennessee State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University amounted to $8,616 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $22,416. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,248 in-state and $1,248 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,368 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Total | $8,616 | $22,416 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Tennessee State University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Tennessee State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Tennessee State University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Tennessee State University Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Tennessee State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,128 | $20,484 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,128 | $20,484 |
| One Year Ago | $7,320 | $21,036 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,368 | $21,168 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Tennessee State University has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 0.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $22,556 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.11%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,712. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.11%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $22,664.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,712 | $22,664 |
| In 2 Years | $8,809 | $22,914 |
| In 3 Years | $8,907 | $23,167 |
| In 4 Years | $9,006 | $23,423 |
| In 5 Years | $9,106 | $23,682 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $92,168, compared with about $35,434 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Tennessee State University, see the Tennessee State University Financial Aid page.
