by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Tennessee State University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $307 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $882 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $307 | $882 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are broken out below.
Of that annual total, required fees came to $1,248 in-state and $1,248 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,368 | $21,168 |
| Fees | $1,248 | $1,248 |
| Total | $8,616 | $22,416 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board.
This is how 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 0.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $22,556 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at Tennessee State University, see the Tennessee State University Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Tennessee State University Tuition & Fees page.