Chattanooga State Community College
- Chattanooga State is a comprehensive, regionally accredited comprehensive community college in the Tennessee Board of Regents College System. Founded in 1965, Chattanooga State offers a wide array of programs and services including Degree and certificate study for career preparation and advancement, University parallel (transfer) studies leading to associate degrees, Partnerships with secondary schools, state and community agencies, and the private sector, Non-credit coursework (including CEU study), Transitional Studies (reading, writing and basic math), Adult education/GED preparation/English as Second Language, Technological and occupational training and Cultural diversity and environmental health initiatives.
School Highlights
Chattanooga State Community College serves 8,050 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 8,050 students
- In-state tuition: $3,853
- Out-state tuition: $14,917
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chattanooga 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 752 teachers has grown by 63% over five years.
Chattanooga State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
752 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chattanooga State Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Chattanooga State Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,050 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,821 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
4,229 students
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
74%
69%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
College Completion Rate
20%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,853 is less than the state average of $6,149. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,917 is less than the state average of $15,358. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,853
$6,149
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,917
$15,358
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,250
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate (Year 2007)
100%
99%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite (Year 2007)
18
19
ACT English (Year 2007)
18
18
ACT Math (Year 2007)
17
17
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Opened in September 1965 on Fourth and Chestnut Streets, the College was known as Chattanooga State Technical Institute, a two-year, co-educational, college level institution. It was the state's first technical college, and Southeast Tennessee's first public institution of higher education. In 1967, the College moved to its present location; since then, it has grown into a multi-million dollar complex. Chattanooga State Technical Institute's goal was to prepare students with marketable technical skills that would bridge the gap between the engineer and the craftsman. The technical programs offered A.S. and A.E. degrees and certificate programs, while remaining flexible to students and industry needs. In 1973, Chattanooga State Technical Institute turned into Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Chattanooga State serves a six-county area of Southeast Tennessee and bordering counties of north Georgia and Alabama as an open-entry postsecondary institution offering over 50 majors of study toward these degrees and certificates. The college offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificates, Institutional Certificates. Chattanooga State is nationally recognized for entrepreneurial initiatives, excellence in student support, curricular innovation, use of technology, and responsiveness to its community. The College is a leader in community, economic and workforce development, the use of advanced technologies in instruction, life-transforming support services based on a culture of care for all students and employees, and maintaining an environment of open access to learning where high academic standards and personal integrity are prized. Chattanooga State affords equal opportunity to all persons.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Chattanooga State Community College is Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers (2.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and Technical Careers
Private for-profit
248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
2.2 miles
| 503 students
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Chattanooga
Private for-profit
6397 Lee Highway, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 414-3247
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 414-3247
5.7 miles
| 448 students
265 Bicentennial Trail
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-3510
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-3510
20.0 miles
| 2,328 students
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
21.9 miles
| 3,370 students
Dalton State College
Public
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
26.3 miles
| 4,964 students
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