Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga State Community College is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Chatt State is a public community college that was established back in 1965. It serves just over 10,000 students currently. This college has also been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. There are 50 different career programs that can culminate in earning degrees or certificates. This has a Tennessee Transfer Pathways program that makes transferring over to other Tennessee Board of Regents schools, including four-year universities, very simple.
Chatt State also has a very popular associate’s degree in nursing program that will allow students to become registered nurses. The program has both day and night options for the convenience of the students. The Chatt State nursing program has the full approval of the Tennessee State Board of Nursing. This program has also been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students8,152 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate49% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 88 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 72 miles radius of Chattanooga State Community College
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Cleveland State Community College
21 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
42 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville
50 miles away |
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Northeast Alabama Community College
54 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
59 miles away |
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College
61 miles away |
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Motlow State Community College
63 miles away |
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Roane State Community College
64 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
72 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
72 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Cleveland State Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Columbia State Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Dyersburg State Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Jackson State Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Motlow State Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Northeast State Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Roane State Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Walters State Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Nashville State Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/1985 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $179/credit | |
| In State Students | $179/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $678/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,055 | $8,055 | $30,510 |
| ADN | 70 | $12,530 | $12,530 | $47,460 |
| BSN | 125 | $22,375 | $22,375 | $84,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Chattanooga State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 59% | $4,047 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $846 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $2,959 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $5,040 |
| Federal Student Loans | 18% | $4,307 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,062
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,550 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,995 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,730 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,258 |
| Over $110,000$11,615 |
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Student Population
8,152
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,703
Women
3,449
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
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Black/African American |
10% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
