Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Cleveland, TN. Cleveland State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Cleveland State Community College is $4,762 for Tennessee residents and $17,746 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.09% from last year at Cleveland State CC.
- Total 3,282 students have enrolled in Cleveland State CC and, of that, 592 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Cleveland State CC offers 38 programs and 9 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Cleveland State CC is 37% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Cleveland State Community College is $4,762 for Tennessee residents and $17,746 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.09% 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 | $4,338 | $16,914 |
| 2022 | $4,400 | $17,216 |
| 2023 | $4,400 | $17,216 |
| 2024 | $4,530 | $17,730 |
| 2025 | $4,762 | $17,746 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Cleveland State Community College offers 42 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 10 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Cleveland 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 | 19 | 5 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 42 | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 230 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 18 |
| Child Development | 13 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management | 55 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 25 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Engineering Technology | 12 |
Student Population
Total 3,282 students have enrolled to Cleveland State Community College. By gender, there are 1,413 male and 1,869 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
Cleveland State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 592 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 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Asian | 36 | 14 | 22 |
| Black or African American | 195 | 75 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 336 | 125 | 211 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 2,519 | 1,102 | 1,417 |
| Two or More Races | 87 | 42 | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 73 | 39 | 34 |
| Total | 3,282 | 1,413 | 1,869 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Cleveland State Community College is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $4,079 and 89% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 52% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,079 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 67 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 176 |