Jefferson City, TN · Private nonprofit university · Suburb (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $33,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $33,000 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,097 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $43,885 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $18,584 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $25,301 less than the sticker price — about 58% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (9) | Football (186), Baseball (67), Track & Field (38), Soccer (28), Swimming & Diving (21), Basketball (14), Tennis (11), Golf (9), Cross Country (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (10) | Track & Field (33), Softball (25), Volleyball (25), Soccer (23), Beach Volleyball (20), Swimming & Diving (17), Basketball (13), Cross Country (11), Tennis (10), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | SAC |
| Head softball coach | Michael Graves |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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