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$4,542Tuition
4,214Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,553Earnings
Public2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,542
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,742
Average Net Price
$5,959
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.6%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,590
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,827
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$72/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
39.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.6%

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 $5,462
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,837
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,478
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,336
$110,001+ $2,112

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $6,000 annually at Northeast State, far below the $4,542 sticker price suggests. Low-income students (under $30K) pay $5,462 per year, while middle-class families ($48-75K income) face $7,478 annually. The highest earners oddly pay just $2,112, likely due to merit aid concentrations. Over two years, total costs range from $11,000 to $15,000 for most students.

Graduates carry a manageable $6,827 in debt, translating to $72 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $34,553 after ten years, loan payments represent roughly 2.5% of income. The 92.4% employment rate helps explain why 39% successfully repay loans. Nearly all students (99.4%) come from Tennessee, keeping costs predictable for state residents.

The best deal goes to high-income families who somehow secure significant aid, though low-income students also benefit from substantial federal support covering most expenses.

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