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Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, TN·Public·5,139 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Tennessee residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 5,139 students.

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5,139
Students
$10,477
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,800
Earnings
10 yr
$4,727
Debt

About This School

Volunteer State Community College is a public institution located in Gallatin, Tennessee with approximately 5,139 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,477 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Volunteer State Community College is a public community college in Gallatin, Tennessee. It is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home — with a median debt of just $4,727 at graduation, this school is one of the more financially sensible starting points in Tennessee. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $34,800 a decade out, which is modest, so think carefully about how your specific program connects to a career path before enrolling. This is a solid fit for students planning to transfer to a four-year school or enter a trade-focused field, but less ideal if you're expecting a quick jump to a high-earning career straight from graduation.

Founded
1971
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions25%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science7%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,724
Avg Net Price
$10,477
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$4,727

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,727
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,727
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.4x

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

White71%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,139 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Volunteer State Community College

1480 Nashville Pike

Gallatin, TN 37066-3188

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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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