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Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga, TN · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Chattanooga State Community College

Chattanooga State Community College (informally Chatt State) 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. Chattanooga State is the only community college in Tennessee that has a Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) as an integral part of its organization. The TCAT offers 21 diploma programs and 7 certificate programs with a combined annual enrollment of over 2,300 students and has 1151 employees. Chattanooga State functions as an open-entry postsecondary institution for students residing in six counties in Southeast Tennessee, as well as seven bordering counties of North Georgia and Northeast Alabama, including Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, Rhea, and Sequatchie in Tennessee; Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield in Georgia; and Jackson in Alabama.

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Acceptance

$5,283

Net price

5,284

Enrollment

26%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,283

Average net price

$4,772

In-state tuition

$17,756

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$13,348

Total cost of attendance

36%

Students receiving Pell grants

13%

Students with federal loans

$10,419

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,369
$30–48K
$4,920
$48–75K
$6,708
$75–110K
$8,002
$110K+
$7,201

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,598

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,711

Median earnings (6 yrs)

26%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

62%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,401

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,284

Total enrollment

43%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

46%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
64%
Black
16%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Chattanooga State Community College FAQ

Is Chattanooga State Community College a public or private school?

Chattanooga State Community College is a public institution located in Chattanooga, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at Chattanooga State Community College?

Chattanooga State Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Chattanooga State Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Chattanooga State Community College is $5,283 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,772 in-state and $17,756 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Chattanooga State Community College?

About 26% of students at Chattanooga State Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Chattanooga State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Chattanooga State Community College students earn a median of $37,598 per year.

How many students attend Chattanooga State Community College?

Chattanooga State Community College enrolls about 5,284 students.

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