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, the tuition & fees and the book components of the COA will be reduced, and your financial aid may also 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 Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate

 In-State    Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies   **Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $9,754 $1,260 $4,000 $2,082 $3,482 $20,578
Off Campus $9,754 $1,260 $11,678 $2,082 $3,482 $28,256
On Campus Without Dependents $9,754 $1,260 $11,704 $1,896 $3,482 $28,096
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $9,754 $1,260 $13,476 $1,896 $3,482 $29,868
 Out of State   *Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  **Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $29,946 $1,260 $4,000 $2,054 $3,482 $40,742
Off Campus $29,946 $1,260 $11,678 $2,054 $3,482 $48,420
On Campus Without Dependents $29,946 $1,260 $11,704 $1,868 $3,482 $48,260
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $29,946 $1,260 $13,476 $1,868 $3,482 $50,032

Some classes have additional Miscellaneous or Specialized course fees.

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

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

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

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

 In-State    Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  **Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $7,416 $540 $4,000 $2,106 $3,482 $17,544
Off Campus $7,416 $540 $18,194 $2,106 $3,482 $31,738
On Campus Without Dependents $7,416 $540 $11,704 $1,920 $3,482 $25,062
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $7,416 $540 $13,476 $1,920 $3,482 $26,834
 Out of State    *Tuition     & Fees   Books &     Supplies  **Living Expenses Misc / Personal Transportation Total
With Parent $18,780 $540 $4,000 $2,094 $3,482 $28,896
Off Campus $18,780 $540 $18,194 $2,094 $3,482 $43,090
On Campus Without Dependents $18,780 $540 $11,704 $1,908 $3,482 $36,414
On Campus With Dependents (other than spouse) $18,780 $540 $13,476 $1,908 $3,482 $38,186

Some classes have additional Miscellaneous or Specialized course fees.

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

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

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

 

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
For additional information, review the Professional Judgment / Special Cases website.