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Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN · City · 5,284 students
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$5,283
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
24%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
32% typical
$37,598
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
0% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Chattanooga State Community College is a comprehensive public institution renowned for its high-demand nursing and allied health programs, robust university transfer pathways, and career-ready technical training. Uniquely integrating a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) directly on its main campus along the Tennessee River, the college stands out for its strong regional industry partnerships, including an acclaimed mechatronics apprenticeship program with Volkswagen. Student life is accessible, practical, and supportive, catering to a diverse commuter student body through flexible scheduling, modern hands-on labs, and state-funded tuition programs like Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect.


Wikipedia:Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The college is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Athletically, Chattanooga State is a member of Region VII of the NJCAA.

Location
Chattanooga, TN, 37406-1097 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
107 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,772$17,756
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$13,348$26,332 est.
Average net price$5,283Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,756
In-state: $4,772
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$26,332 est.
In-state: $13,348
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $5,283
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,369
$30–48k
$4,920
$48–75k
$6,708
$75–110k
$8,002
$110k+
$7,201
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
24%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
27% graduated · 26% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 45% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,711
10 yrs after entry$37,598
Debt
Median at graduation$10,419
Monthly payment$110
Middle 50% owe$3.1k–$14.2k
90th percentile$25,750
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 36%Women 64%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$23,324
Independent
39%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
43%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
11%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$6,519/mo
Teaching spend
$7,401
per student
Federal loans
13%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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