Tuition, Fees, & Discount Programs

For Current Year

 

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.

Students are permitted to register for subsequent terms, obtain grades/transcripts, and receive the hard-copy degree when all accounts balances are paid. A student is officially enrolled when the Term's tuition and fees are paid in full or covered by approved third-party funding.

Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Summer 2025

Previous Semesters

 

Enrollment Management Tuition Discounts

(for eligible Out-of-State Students Only)

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 EnrollmentMgt@tnstate.edu.  These rates only apply once an eligible student reaches 15 or more credit hours.

250-MILE RADIUS DISCOUNT  |  Details

Overview: 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 |  Details

Overview: 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

 

eRATE TUITION RATES   |  Details

(applicable to out-of-state students only, including TNeCampus out-of-state students)

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 above. 

TNeCAMPUS & RODP TUITION RATES   |  Details

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.

TN eCampus Academic Calendar

 

Book Bundle

The Book Bundle Program is managed outside of the Bursar's Office. For questions related to the Book Bundle email BookBundle@tnstate.edu. 

Fee Structure

  • Flat rate charge to student per standard course = $80
  • Flat rate charge to student per lab course = $55
  • Flat rate charge to student for one Cengage course = $117
  • Flat rate charge to student for two or more Cengage courses = $177
  • ACCT 2010 and 2020 flat rate charge per course = $57

Courses Not Included in the Book Bundle Fee Structure

  • CHEM 2023
  • MATH 1110
  • POLI 2010 Section 04

 

Residency Status

In-State Residency Review

Admissions@tnstate.edu or GradSchool@tnstate.edu determines a student's residency classification for fee-paying purposes. Students can request an eligibility review by submitting supporting documentation to their respective Admissions Office:  

 

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.