Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Chattanooga State Community College is $4,772 for Tennessee residents and $17,756 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.03% from last year at Chattanooga State CC.
- Total 7,623 students have enrolled in Chattanooga State CC and, of that, 1,807 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Chattanooga State CC offers 65 programs and 15 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Chattanooga State CC is 26% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Chattanooga State Community College is $4,772 for Tennessee residents and $17,756 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.03% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,358 | $16,934 |
| 2022 | $4,430 | $16,934 |
| 2023 | $4,430 | $17,246 |
| 2024 | $4,550 | $17,750 |
| 2025 | $4,772 | $17,756 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Chattanooga State Community College offers 66 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 12 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Chattanooga State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 28 | 8 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 66 | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Child Development | 25 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 23 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 10 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 9 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Engineering Technology | 63 |
| Business Administration and Management | 36 |
| Information Technology | 27 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 27 |
Student Population
Total 7,623 students have enrolled to Chattanooga State Community College. By gender, there are 2,850 male and 4,773 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.60 to 1.
Chattanooga State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,807 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 169 | 70 | 99 |
| Black or African American | 1,150 | 355 | 795 |
| Hispanic | 871 | 314 | 557 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 4,895 | 1,898 | 2,997 |
| Two or More Races | 409 | 156 | 253 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 69 | 32 | 37 |
| Total | 7,623 | 2,850 | 4,773 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Chattanooga State Community College is 26% and the transfer-out rate is 14%. The average financial aid amount is $4,719 and 80% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,719 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 226 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 560 |