Cleveland State Community College

3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312

Tel: (423) 472-7141

Cleveland State Community College is an accredited public community college serving approximately 3,500 credit students and 1,500 non-credit students. Committed to quality education, Cleveland State operates within the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

School Highlights

Cleveland State Community College serves 3,500 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.
Cleveland State Community College is the only community colleges within Bradley County, TN.
The nearest community college to Cleveland State Community College is Miller-Motte Technical College-Chattanooga (20.8 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Cleveland State Community College	(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	110 staff	29 staff

The student population of Cleveland State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cleveland State Community College diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,500 students	631 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	32:1	30:1

# Full-Time Students	1,500 students	369 students

# Part-Time Students	2,000 students	262 students


% Asian	1%	2%

% Hispanic	3%	3%

% Black	6%	17%

% White	83%	74%

% Two or more races	1%	2%

% Non Resident races	-	-

% Unknown races	6%	2%

Diversity Score	0.30	0.42

College Completion Rate	16%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,100	$29,400

The public in-state tuition of $4,338 is less than the state average of $4,573. The in-state tuition has grown by 39% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,914 is more than the state average of $14,803. The out-state tuition has grown by 41% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,338	$4,573

Out-State Tuition Fees	$16,914	$14,803

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,000	$12,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$6,297

Acceptance Rate	100%	74%

ACT Total Avg.	56	57
ACT Composite	19	19

ACT English	19	19

ACT Math	18	19

Total Sports Offered	6 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball,

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.	9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.	Club or Organization: Collegiate FFA, Multiple Clubs and Organizations, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Choir and Vocal Rhapsody Recreational Athletic Programs: Cheerleading, Intramural dodge ball, ping-pong, pool, wiffle ball

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Cleveland State Community College, a two-year institution within the Tennessee Board of Regents System, provides accessible, responsive, and quality educational opportunities primarily for residents of southeastern Tennessee. The College delivers developmental education, university transfer programming, workforce training, and community services. By engaging students in the learning process, the College aspires to promote success, enhance quality of life, and encourage civic involvement. The College strives to be a responsible partner in lifelong learning for the individual and in economic development for the region.

Profile last updated: 07/14/2020

The nearest community college to Cleveland State Community College is Miller-Motte Technical College-Chattanooga (20.8 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.