Skip to main content
$4,524Tuition
5,139Students
24%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,150Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,724
Average Net Price
$10,477
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,566
Books & Supplies
$1,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,550
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$80/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
49.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
6.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.5%

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 $9,253
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,403
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,603
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,797
$110,001+ $11,922

Cost Estimator

Family Income
Residency
Housing

Cost Overview

Most families pay between $9,253 and $12,797 annually depending on income, far below the $17,724 out-of-state sticker price. Even Tennessee's highest earners pay just $11,922 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $18,506 to $25,594 for most students.

Vol State keeps debt remarkably low at $7,550 median, translating to just $80 monthly payments after graduation. Graduates earn $36,410 in their first year, making that $80 payment very manageable compared to typical four-year college debt burdens. The college awards institutional grants averaging $5,372 to about 27% of students. Only 6% of students need federal loans.

Middle-income families earning $30,000 to $75,000 get the best deal here, paying roughly the same as lower-income students while avoiding the premium that wealthier families face.

Official Net Price Calculator

Get a personalized cost estimate from Volunteer State Community College:

Visit Official Net Price Calculator

This links to the school's federally-required net price calculator for a personalized estimate.