Tuition & Fees
Annual tuition and fee information for upcoming academic terms.
Tuition and Fee Schedules
The University’s tuition and fee schedules are determined by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the University’s Governing Board. The publication of each year’s fee structure occurs at the start of the State’s fiscal year (the July preceding the Fall Term). Prior to publication, you may estimate an additional 2-5% for the upcoming Fall/Spring Terms.
Payment Requirements and Enrollment Status
Students are permitted to register for subsequent terms, obtain grades/transcripts, and receive their degree once all account balances have been paid. A student is officially enrolled when the term’s tuition and fees are paid in full or covered by approved third-party funding.
(for eligible Out-of-State Students Only)Enrollment Management Tuition Discounts
The Office of Enrollment Management is responsible for determining the eligibility of and applying the Scholar Rate, Scholar Rate Plus and the 250-Mile Radius reduced Out-of-State tuition discounts. The email contact for Enrollment Management is admissions@tnstate.edu. These rates only apply once an eligible student reaches 15 or more credit hours.
250-MILE RADIUS DISCOUNT
Out-of-state students pay an additional fee referred to as tuition that is not assessed to Tennessee in-state students. Out-of-state students who graduated from a high school whose zip code is within a 250 mile radius of Nashville are eligible for a discount on out-of-state tuition.
SCHOLAR TUITION RATES
Out-of-state students pay an additional fee referred to as tuition that is not assessed to Tennessee in-state students. High-achieving out-of-state students may qualify for a discounted SCHOLAR RATE or SCHOLAR RATE PLUS.
Online Education Tuition Rates
The TSU Global Online Office determines eligibility for e-Rate billing of both Undergraduate and Graduate registrations. For complete details and to request a review follow the instructions provided on the “Details” link below.
*(applicable to out-of-state students only, including TNeCampus out-of-state students)
TNeCAMPUS & RODP TUITION RATES
Individuals have access to individual courses and degree completion through multiple Tennessee four-year public universities. In total, there are over 450 online courses! These courses are equivalent to those offered at the physical campus locations. All participating institutions are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). For additional information regarding TNeCampus visit the TNeCampus webpage.
No differentiation is made between online and on-ground delivery of courses as they appear on transcripts or in the awarding of diplomas. However, TN eCampus courses are offered at a different tuition rate than the traditional on-campus courses. Additionally, TN eCampus courses do not count toward the 15 minimum credit hours for the reduced 250 Mile Radius reduced tuition discount.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate students seeking a review of their residency classification for fee-paying purposes may submit supporting documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
School of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate students requesting a residency eligibility review should submit the required supporting documentation to the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Disclaimer
*The University reserves the right to increase the charges listed herein or add new fees whenever such increases are necessary. This listing of fees or incidental charges in no way constitutes a contract between the University and the student. As a condition of registration, each student must pay the appropriate fee(s) in effect at the time of registration, which are subject to audit and correction at any time.