Tuition fees at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville did not increase for the 2022-23 school year, as revealed by the most recent report, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year public college paid $4,308 in tuition for both the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years.
Approximately 98% of the undergraduate student body are residents of Tennessee, while about 2% come from other states.
Data indicates that 93% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 92 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $439,080.
Across all undergraduate students, 558 individuals utilized grants or scholarships totaling $1.4 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 | 72 | 73% | $202,251 | $2,809 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 87 | 88% | $232,178 | $2,669 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 7 | 7% | $4,651 | $664 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 92 | 93% | $439,080 | $4,773 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total student aid | 92 | 93% | $439,080 | $4,772 |
