Cleveland State Community College Tuition & Completion
Cleveland State Community College is a public community college in Cleveland, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,975 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,384 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,762. Student demographics in federal data include White (75.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,762
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,384 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,975 69.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 51.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 29.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,127
- Room & Board: $14,537 annual estimate
Cleveland State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cleveland State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cleveland State Community College?
Cleveland State Community College is located in Cleveland, TN (ZIP 37312).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Cleveland State Community College public or private?
Cleveland State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Cleveland State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,762 in-state, $17,746 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,384.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,538 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,872 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,356 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,083 |
| $110,001+ | $11,664 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,048.
How big is Cleveland State Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,975 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,127 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.75%.
First-year retention: 51.9%.
What do graduates of Cleveland State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,359 six years after entry; $36,671 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,954.
27.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cleveland State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (637 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (104 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (79 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (56 completions)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (48 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (38 completions)
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician (31 completions)
- Information Technology (27 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (26 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cleveland State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.75%; median earnings $36,671 at 10 years; net price $6,384. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,762
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cleveland State Community College was $4,762.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,384
2024 Value
In 2024 Cleveland State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,384.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,536 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,384 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,048 4-Year In-State Tuition
$70,984 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,537 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,807 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,106 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$84,424 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cleveland State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
5.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cleveland State Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cleveland State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,605 | $14,045 | $5,321 |
| 2014 | $3,811 | $14,875 | $4,688 |
| 2015 | $3,947 | $15,347 | $5,032 |
| 2016 | $4,043 | $15,707 | $4,338 |
| 2017 | $4,139 | $16,115 | $5,431 |
| 2018 | $4,235 | $16,523 | $4,991 |
| 2019 | $4,338 | $16,914 | $5,080 |
| 2020 | $4,338 | $16,914 | $7,323 |
| 2021 | $4,400 | $17,216 | $8,004 |
| 2022 | $4,400 | $17,216 | $8,770 |
| 2023 | $4,530 | $17,730 | $6,183 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cleveland State Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,975 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), and Black or African American (7.8%). About 27.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cleveland State Community College in 2024 is 1,975 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,127 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.50% 100% Completion Time
36.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.50% of students graduating from Cleveland State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 37% male / 63% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 73% male / 27% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cleveland State Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,954 Median Student Debt
$36,671 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.69% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1336.05% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cleveland State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 637 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 104 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 79 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 56 completions
5. Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician: 48 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 38 completions
7. Solar Energy Technology/Technician: 31 completions
8. Information Technology: 27 completions
9. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 26 completions
Most popular programs at Cleveland State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cleveland State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cleveland State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,052
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,932
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cleveland State Community College is a public institution located in Cleveland, TN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Police Science. Enrollment is approximately 1,975 students. Student body composition includes White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%), Black or African American (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.75%. Approximately 27.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Cleveland, TN 37312
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.75% graduation rate at Cleveland State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cleveland State Community College located?
Cleveland State Community College is located in Cleveland, TN.
How much does Cleveland State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,762 and average net price is $6,384 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,537 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cleveland State Community College?
Cleveland State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,127 students, White (75.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cleveland State Community College?
About 51.3% of students at Cleveland State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cleveland State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,359 six years after entry and $36,671 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cleveland State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cleveland State Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,954.
Is Cleveland State Community College public or private?
Cleveland State Community College is a public institution located in Cleveland, TN.
Is Cleveland State Community College an HBCU?
No. Cleveland State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cleveland State Community College a tribal college?
No. Cleveland State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cleveland State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cleveland State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.1%).
Is Cleveland State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cleveland State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.