by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Volunteer State Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Volunteer State Community College came in at $4,756 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,740. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $316 in-state and $316 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $316 | $316 |
| Total | $4,756 | $17,740 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Volunteer State Community College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Volunteer State Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Volunteer State Community College lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Volunteer State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Volunteer State Community College has shifted over recent 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 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at VSCC has shifted across recent years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.77%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,887. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.04%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $17,925.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,887 | $17,925 |
| In 2 Years | $5,022 | $18,112 |
| In 3 Years | $5,161 | $18,301 |
| In 4 Years | $5,303 | $18,492 |
| In 5 Years | $5,449 | $18,685 |
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 $72,830, compared with about $20,373 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Volunteer State Community College, go to the Volunteer State Community College Financial Aid page.
