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$4,550Tuition
4,689Students
22%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$37,598Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,750
Average Net Price
$5,702
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.0%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,200
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,419
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$110/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
32.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,205
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,197
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,047
$75,001 – $110,000 $9,077
$110,001+ $9,054

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Cost Overview

Most families at Chattanooga State pay around $5,700 annually after financial aid, though costs vary by income. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay roughly $5,200 per year, while those from higher-income households face bills closer to $9,000. Over two years, total costs range from $10,400 to $18,000. About 35% of students receive Pell Grants, keeping expenses manageable for working-class families.

Graduates typically leave with $10,419 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $110. With median earnings hitting $37,598 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent a modest burden compared to four-year college graduates. The school serves a predominantly Tennessee student body, with 89% coming from in-state. Low-income students get the strongest value proposition here, accessing career training and university transfer programs without crushing debt loads.

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