Cost of Attendance
Estimated student budgets for 2026-2027 have been developed as guides to help students anticipate their costs at Tennessee Tech. We recognize that spending habits vary from student to student. Some students may get by on less money, while others may feel that they need more, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances. A student's eligibility for financial aid, however, will be based not on individual preferences and spending habits, but on these standard budget allowances.
The standard budgets do not include consumer debts such as car payments, bank loans, or credit card bills. Students should take all steps possible to eliminate or otherwise account for all previous debt obligations and avoid additional obligations during enrollment. These budgets are estimates for the regular nine-month academic year only.
2026 - 2027 COST OF ATTENDANCe
COA Summaries for Previous Years
- Direct & Indirect Cost Information
There are three types of costs involved in the financial aid process: Cost of Attendance, Direct Costs, and Indirect Costs.
Direct Costs, which include tuition and fees, are those charged directly to your student account and payable to the university. Direct Costs also include housing and food if you are living on campus and purchasing a meal plan. For a more accurate reflection of your actual costs, please view the Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees page.
Indirect Costs are expenses you will incur throughout the academic year that are not paid directly to the university. Indirect Costs include books/supplies, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, and housing/meal expenses if you are not living on campus or purchasing a meal plan.
To learn more about Direct and Indirect Costs, please visit our Financial Literacy page.
2026-2027 Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate (In-State)
| Living on Campus | Living off Campus (Or Living with Parents) | |
| Tuition/Fees | $12,685 | $12,685 |
| Housing | $7,365 | $8,403 |
| Food | $7,026 | $7,026 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| TOTAL | $33,656 | $34,694 |
Undergraduate (Out-of-State)
| Living on Campus | Living off Campus (Or Living with Parents) | |
| Tuition/Fees | $17,551 | $17,551 |
| Housing | $7,365 | $8,403 |
| Food | $7,026 | $7,026 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| TOTAL | $38,522 | $39,560 |
Graduate (In-State)
| Living on Campus | Living off Campus | |
| Tuition/Fees | $12,826 | $12,826 |
| Housing | $7,365 | $8,403 |
| Food | $7,026 | $7,026 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Books/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| TOTAL | $33,797 | $34,835 |
Graduate (Out-of-State)
| Living on Campus | Living Off Campus | |
| Tuition/Fees | $16,076 | $16,076 |
| Housing | $7,365 | $8,403 |
| Food | $7,026 | $7,026 |
| Transportation | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Book/Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| TOTAL | $37,047 | $38,085 |
An Average Loan fee is added to a student’s budget if they accept a Federal Direct Stafford Loan.
Additional Costs: Some additional allowances are potentially available for expenses related to disabilities and child care. For consideration, please submit request that includes written documentation to financialaid@tntech.edu.
Cost of Attendance Summaries for Previous Years
- 2022-2023
Undergraduate
In-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,545 $14,745 Room and Board $10,502 $10,502 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $27,727 $31,927
GraduateIn-State Out-of-State Tuition / Fees $10,873 $14,233 Room and Board $10,502 $10,502 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $2,800 $2,800 Transportation $2,600 $2,600 TOTAL $28,055 $31,415 - 2023-2024
Undergraduate
In-State Out of State Tuition/Fees $10,958 $15,158 Housing and Food $11,508 $11,508 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $3,000 $3,000 Transportation $2,800 $2,800 TOTAL $29,546 $33,746 Graduate
In State Out of State Tuition/Fees $11,186 $14,020 Housing and Food $11,508 $11,508 Books and Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal $3,000 $3,000 Transportation $2,800 $2,800 TOTAL $29,774 $32,608 - 2024-2025
Undergraduate
In-State Out-Of-State Tuition $11,506 $15,916 Housing $6,680 $6,680 Food $6,622 $6,622 Transportation $2,800 $2,800 Books/Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal Expenses $3,000 $3,000 TOTAL $31,888 $36,298 Graduate
In-State Out-Of-State Tuition $11,633 $14,581 Housing $6,680 $6,680 Food $6,622 $6,622 Transportation $2,800 $2,800 Books/Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal Expenses $3,000 $3,000 TOTAL $32,015 $34,963 - 2025-2026
Undergraduate
In-State Out-Of-State Tuition $12,081 $16,712 Housing $7,014 $8,403 Food $6,821 $6,821 Transportation $2.800 $2,800 Books/Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal Expenses $2,750 $2,750 TOTAL $32,746 $38,766 Graduate
In-State Out-Of-State Tuition $12,215 $12,215 Housing $7,014 $8,403 Food $6,821 $6,821 Transportation $2,800 $2,800 Books/Supplies $1,280 $1,280 Personal Expenses $2,750 $2,750 TOTAL $32,880 $34,269
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