Use the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Volunteer State Community College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state part-time students are charged $185 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $726 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $185 | $726 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Volunteer State Community College are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $316 in-state and $316 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,440 | $17,424 |
| Fees | $316 | $316 |
| Total | $4,756 | $17,740 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board costs.
Tuition at Volunteer State Community College has moved over 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 |
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Volunteer State Community College, take a look at the Volunteer State Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Volunteer State Community College Tuition & Fees page.