Volunteer State Community College

1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066
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Volunteer State Community College Photo #1 - Dr. Carole Bucy teaches history at Vol State. She also coordinates a state-wide grant to teach teachers. She recently finished a textbook about American history that is used in schools across the state.
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Volunteer State Community College Photo #1 - Dr. Carole Bucy teaches history at Vol State. She also coordinates a state-wide grant to teach teachers. She recently finished a textbook about American history that is used in schools across the state.
Volunteer State Community College Photo #2 - The Vol State campus has 16 buildings on 100 acres
Volunteer State Community College Photo #3 - The Thigpen Library has computers, research programs, periodicals, one-on-one research assistance and plenty of places to study and relax.
Volunteer State Community College Photo #4 - Vol State offers 70 programs in five major divisions: Business, Math and Science, Humanities, Social Science and Education and Allied Health.
Volunteer State Community College Photo #5 - Vol State has an extensive visual and performing arts program. Students participate in concerts and a college CD release each semester. The college has a recording studio and a commercial music program for budding songwriters.
Volunteer State Community College Photo #6 - Allied Health programs are among the most competitive at Vol State. Students get a comprehensive approach to each major, giving them the strong academic background they need to succeed. Clinicals out in the community and hands-on work on equipment at the college prepare students for the latest developments in their field.
Volunteer State Community College Photo #7 - Weight room workout
Volunteer State Community College Photo #8 - Studying on campus
Volunteer State Community College Photo #9 - Softball team in action
  • Volunteer State Community College is a public, comprehensive community college offering associate degrees and technical certificates. The institution is committed to excellence in serving the citizens of northern Middle Tennessee. Volunteer State is committed to providing quality innovative educational programs; strengthening community and workforce partnerships; addressing the needs of a global society; promoting cultural and economic development; inspiring lifelong learning; and preparing students for successful careers, university transfer, and meaningful civic participation through the use of exemplary faculty and staff.

School Highlights

Volunteer State Community College serves 9,154 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.

Top Rankings

Volunteer State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 232 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Volunteer State Community College(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty232 staff36 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Volunteer State Community College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Volunteer State Community College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment9,154 students2,276 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio39:130:1
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# Full-Time Students5,055 students503 students
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# Part-Time Students4,099 students1,773 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
5%
4%
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% Black
8%
17%
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% White
77%
69%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.400.49
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College Completion Rate
23%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,900$29,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,801 is less than the state average of $6,292. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,865 is less than the state average of $15,501. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,801$6,292
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Out-State Tuition Fees$14,865$15,501
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,248$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,602$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%78%
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SAT Reading470485
SAT Math (Year 2007)455465
SAT Writing (Year 2007)470470
ACT Composite1919
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ACT English1919
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ACT Math1819
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Volunteer State Community College is a public two-year community college in Gallatin, Tenn., serving a twelve-county region including the counties of Clay, Davidson, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale and Wilson. The College is committed to the education of a non-racially identifiable student body. Volunteer State offers the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Transfer Degrees in more than 40 Areas of Emphasis. The college also offer the Associate of Applied Science Career Programs in the fields of Allied Health, Business, Math and Science, and Social Science and Education. Technical Certificates are offered in Allied Health and Business. Volunteer State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree and holds membership in the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, and the Southern Association of Junior Colleges and the Tennessee College Association.

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The nearest community college to Volunteer State Community College is Miller-Motte Technical College-Madison (13.1 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 9,154 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,801
  • Out-state tuition: $14,865
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 39:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
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For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,292 per year for in-state students and $15,501 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,714 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.49, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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