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68.4%Acceptance
$13,484Tuition
28,763Students
74%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$60,249Earnings
#3 in TennesseePublic4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,974
Average Net Price
$18,109
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,500
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,500
Books & Supplies
$1,598
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,582
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
68.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
30.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.7%

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 $9,397
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,714
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,820
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,297
$110,001+ $25,438

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Cost Overview

Families at Tennessee pay an average net price of $18,109 per year, making the four-year cost around $72,400. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $9,397 annually thanks to federal aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000 to $75,000 pay $18,820 per year. Wealthy families making over $110,000 pay nearly the full $25,438 annually.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. Tennessee's strong job placement helps here. The 95.4% employment rate means most graduates can handle these payments with median earnings of $44,937 in their first year. Only 30% of students need federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs without borrowing heavily.

The best deal goes to Tennessee residents from lower-income families who qualify for substantial need-based aid while getting SEC education quality.

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