Cost of Attendance: Average Fall/Spring Budget

The following Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (COA) reflects an average of direct (billable) and indirect (non-billable) expenses you may incur while attending MTSU.  The total amount is NOT what you will owe to MTSU.  Typically, the total of your financial aid / educational assistance cannot exceed your COA.

  • An undergraduate COA is initially calculated based on an average full-time enrollment of 14 credits.  To be considered full-time, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of eligible coursework.  If you are not enrolled full-time in eligible coursework, your COA will be adjusted, and your financial aid may be reduced.
  • A graduate COA is initially calculated based on an average half-time enrollment of 6 credits.  To be considered half-time, you must be enrolled in at least 5 credit hours of eligible coursework.  You must be enrolled at least half-time to qualify for federal student loans.

Academic Year Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Cost of Attendance

 In-State Tuition Room & Board Books Travel Misc. Total
Dependent with Parent $9,472 $3,556 $1,260 $2,708 $1,980 $18,976
Dependent On & Off Campus $9,472 $10,358 $1,260 $2,708 $1,980 $25,778
Independent On & Off Campus $9,472 $10,358 $1,260 $3,052 $2,700 $26,842
Independent Graduate $7,212 $15,422 $780 $3,052 $2,700 $29,166
Out Of State Tuition Room & Board Books Travel Misc. Total
Dependent On & Off Campus $29,144 $10,358 $1,260 $2,708 $1,980 $45,450
Independent On & Off Campus $29,144 $10,358 $1,260 $3,052 $2,700 $46,514
Independent Graduate $18,288 $15,422 $780 $3,052 $2,700 $40,242

*For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are reduced for eRate, Regional, etc.

 An average loan fee of $64 for Fall / Spring is added to the cost of attendance for undergraduate students receiving a Federal Direct Student Loan.

 An average loan fee of $140 for Fall / Spring is added to the cost of attendance for graduate students receiving a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

Academic Year Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 **ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate

 In-State    Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies   *Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $9,694 $1,260 $4,000 $2,142 $3,482 $20,578
Off Campus $9,694 $1,260 $11,678 $2,142 $3,482 $28,256
On Campus Without Dependents $9,694 $1,260 $11,518 $2,142 $3,482 $28,096
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $9,694 $1,260 $13,290 $2,142 $3,482 $29,868
 Out of State   **Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  *Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $29,858 $1,260 $4,000 $2,142 $3,482 $40,742
Off Campus $29,858 $1,260 $11,678 $2,142 $3,482 $48,420
On Campus Without Dependents $29,858 $1,260 $11,518 $2,142 $3,482 $48,260
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $29,858 $1,260 $13,290 $2,142 $3,482 $50,032

*Living Expenses is comprised of an average cost for food and housing.

*For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are reduced for eRate, Regional, etc.

An average loan fee of $64 for Fall / Spring is added to the cost of attendance for students receiving a Federal Direct Student Loan.

** The tuition/fee amounts are estimated pending finalized tuition rates by the MTSU Board of Trustee.
 

Academic Year Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 **ESTIMATED Cost of Attendance - Graduate

 In-State    Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  *Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $7,380 $1,260 $4,000 $2,142 $3,482 $17,544
Off Campus $7,380 $1,260 $18,194 $2,142 $3,482 $31,738
On Campus Without Dependents $7,380 $1,260 $11,518 $2,142 $3,482 $25,062
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $7,380 $1,260 $13,290 $2,142 $3,482 $26,834
 Out of State    **Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  *Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $18,732 $540 $4,000 $2,142 $3,482 $28,896
Off Campus $18,732 $540 $18,194 $2,142 $3,482 $43,090
On Campus Without Dependents $18,732 $540 $11,518 $2,142 $3,482 $36,414
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $18,732 $540 $13,290 $2,142 $3,482 $38,186

*Living Expenses is comprised of an average cost for food and housing.

**For out-of-state students, tuition & fees are reduced for eRate, Regional, etc.

 An average loan fee of $142 for Fall / Spring is added to the cost of attendance for students receiving a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.

** The tuition/fee amounts are estimated pending finalized tuition rates by the MTSU Board of Trustee.

Adjustments to Cost of Attendance (COA)

For undergraduate and graduate students, the Financial Aid Office may also adjust the COA on a documented case-by-case basis.  Contact the MT One Stop to determine if you have additional costs that may be included in your COA.  Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Required equipment or the rental / upfront purchase of a personal computer
  • Mileage to and from work
  • Costs associated with obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional credential related to a program that prepares you to enter a profession that requires such a qualification.
  • Dependent care, such as daycare expenses
  • Flight Labs