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80.3%Acceptance
$10,506Tuition
827Students
36%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,924Earnings
Public4-yearNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,506
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,506
Average Net Price
$15,133
Students Receiving Financial Aid
33.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,600
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,700
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,606
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
43.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
33.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
33.0%

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 $10,377
$30,001 – $48,000 $13,291
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,701
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,790
$110,001+ $18,352

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Cost Overview

Families at UT Southern typically pay far less than the $20,606 sticker price. The average net cost is $15,133 after aid, but this varies dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,377, while those making over $110,000 pay $18,352. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $41,500 to $73,400 depending on family income.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $21,500 translates to monthly payments around $228, which represents about 7% of the typical graduate's $38,924 starting salary. The school awards institutional grants averaging $9,039 to about 26% of students. Low-income students get the best deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay thanks to need-based aid that makes this small Tennessee campus surprisingly affordable.

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