The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville saw a 1.2% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the most recent data released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year public institution paid $5,185 this year, which is $61 more than the $5,124 tuition fee charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 99% of the undergraduate student body at the school are Tennessee residents, while about 1% come from other states.
Data indicates that 89% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 328 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.2 million.
Across all undergraduate students, 1,212 individuals benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $4.3 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 236 | 63% | $670,474 | $2,841 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 309 | 83% | $511,579 | $1,656 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 28 | 7% | $45,564 | $1,627 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 328 | 88% | $1.2 million | $3,743 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total student aid | 331 | 89% | $1.2 million | $3,708 |
