Real costs by state · Tennessee · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 10 Tennessee public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $13,537 and $23,627 per year — the lowest at Austin Peay State University. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University | $22,233 | $13,537 |
| The University of Tennessee-Martin | $23,079 | $15,343 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $24,289 | $16,935 |
| Tennessee Technological University | $25,663 | $17,245 |
| The University of Tennessee Southern | $24,750 | $17,336 |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $25,489 | $17,374 |
| University of Memphis | $25,169 | $17,384 |
| East Tennessee State University | $27,042 | $20,588 |
| Tennessee State University | $25,637 | $20,624 |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $33,678 | $23,627 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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