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Cleveland State Community College

Cleveland, TN·Public·1,967 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,967 students.

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1,967
Students
$6,183
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,481
Debt

About This School

Cleveland State Community College is a public institution located in Cleveland, Tennessee with approximately 1,967 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,183 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Cleveland State Community College is a public community college in Cleveland, Tennessee. It is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Like most community colleges, it emphasizes associate degree-level classes but it also offers some third- and fourth-year college-level courses as well through arrangements with other institutions.

Worth considering if you're looking to minimize debt and keep costs low — at just $6,183/year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,481, this is one of the more affordable paths to an associate degree in Tennessee. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $32,100 a decade out, which is modest, so think carefully about whether your intended career field will support a comfortable living or whether you plan to transfer and build on this foundation. For students who want a low-risk, low-cost starting point — especially with transfer options to four-year schools — this makes practical sense.

Founded
1967
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions18%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science2%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,530
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,730
Avg Net Price
$6,183
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$5,481

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,481
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,481
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$26,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White78%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,967 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Cleveland State Community College

3535 Adkisson Drive

Cleveland, TN 37312

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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