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Paying for Tennessee

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Tennessee actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Tennessee for families earning under $75,000 a year. UT Promise covers remaining tuition/fees for TN residents with AGI ≤$75k (last-dollar after Pell and HOPE Lottery Scholarship); no comparable program for out-of-state or international students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Tennessee's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,029/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$12,162/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$18,206/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,627/yr after aid
$110k+$25,688/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$30,148
In-state tuition$13,244
Out-of-state tuition$31,646
Room & board$14,738
Average net price$18,500
Students on aid75%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsLimited aid for international students, mostly merit

Tennessee cost & aid FAQ

How much does Tennessee cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $18,500 per year at Tennessee after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $30,148. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Tennessee cost by family income?

At Tennessee, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $10,029 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $25,688 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Tennessee offer free tuition?

Yes. Tennessee waives tuition for families earning under $75,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Tennessee give financial aid to international students?

Limited aid for international students, mostly merit. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Tennessee's financial aid office.

Does Tennessee meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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