- Roane State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year postsecondary institution and a member of the State University and Community College System governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Roane State serves the higher education needs of a widely diverse eight-county service area which includes Roane, Anderson, Loudon, Campbell, Scott, Cumberland, Morgan, and Fentress counties and expands to include Knox and Blount counties for the delivery of health technologies. At multiple staffed teaching locations and with a wide range of distance learning offerings, Roane State provides the benefits of higher education to all who live and work in these different communities.
School Highlights
Roane State Community College serves 5,002 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,002 students
- In-state tuition: $4,271
- Out-state tuition: $16,911
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 21%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Roane State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 174 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Roane State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
174 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Roane State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Roane State Community College diversity score of 0.36 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 111% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,002 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
2,349 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
2,653 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
328 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,349 students
378 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,653 students
776 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
64 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
446 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,271 is less than the state average of $5,176. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,911 is more than the state average of $15,746. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,271
$5,176
Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,911
$15,746
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,030
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
87%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
477
ACT Total Avg.
57
58
ACT Composite
19
20
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
19
19
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
BCM (Baptist Collegiate Ministry)Chemical Society
Early Childhood Education Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Roane State Community College has nine locations across East Tennessee the Roane County flagship campus; an Oak Ridge campus; campuses in Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Loudon, Morgan and Scott counties; and a center for health science education in West Knoxville. Located on 138 acres near the intersection of Patton Lane and U.S. Highway 70 and three miles off of I-40, the Roane County Campus is the flagship campus and houses all of Roane State's central administration offices. Facilities at this multi-building campus have continued to grow over the years with the most recent addition being a state-of-the-art humanities building which includes a 500-seat theatre. Roane State awards the associate of arts and associate of science degrees to students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. For those students seeking immediate career opportunities, licensure, or professional skill upgrading, Roane State awards the associate of applied science degree as well as technical certificates of credit. The college offers career programs for the 21st century workplace and has achieved regional and national distinction for the diversity and quality of its programs in the field of health care. Roane State provides transfer and career preparation study options, as well as continuing education and developmental education. Designed for students who plan to transfer to senior institutions, the Roane State academic transfer curricula include two years of instruction in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences to build a strong liberal arts background during the freshman and sophomore years. Roane State graduates may transfer to in-state senior institutions or to out-of-state universities and professional schools. Founded in 1971, Roane State is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Roane State Community College cost?
Roane State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,271 for In-State students and $16,911 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Roane State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Roane State Community College is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 87%.
What sports does Roane State Community College offer?
Roane State Community College offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is Roane State Community College's ranking?
Roane State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.
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