Who We Are: Chattanooga State is a regionally accredited, comprehensive community college in the College System of Tennessee, offering short-term industry- recognized credentials, one- year technical diplomas, two-year degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities. ChattState is home to the Wacker Institute, three high schools—Collegiate High, STEM and Polytech—and most recently, the Global Center for Digital Innovation, a partnership with Hamilton County Schools. Student Success: ChattState boasts a low 14:1 student/teacher ratio and a five-year average 97% job placement rate. More than 30 fully online degree programs allow students to learn at a time and place most convenient to you. New 7-week class options help you stay focused, motivated, and on track. Early College high school programs provide opportunities to finish industry-recognized credentials, technical diplomas, and two year degrees sooner. Support Services: ChattState provides advising, mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and assistance with food insecurity, housing, transportation, emergencies, careers, disabilities, veterans affairs, and more. Student Life/Activities: Year-round activities are open to students and the community. College- sanctioned sports include multi-award-winning programs in baseball, softball, men’s & women’s basketball, and women’s volleyball. Graduate Tuition-free: HOPE and Tennessee Promise Scholarships for entering freshmen, Tennessee Reconnect Grant for adults, and the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Grant help students graduate tuition debt- free. In 2023, Chattanooga State and the Chattanooga State Foundation awarded approximately $1M in institutional and foundation scholarships. Economic Workforce Development: Collaborating with businesses and industry to create training solutions, we partner with the community to develop a talented workforce. We have provided 107,977 training hours to local and regional businesses - 40 percent through college- sponsored registered apprenticeships. Chattanooga State Community College Institution Overview Type of Institution: Public Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,429 TCAT Enrollment: 968 Student Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Application Deadline: Open 2023-2024 Tuition: $2,215 (in-state, 12 hours/semester) $8,423 (out-of-state,12 hours/semester) TCAT $1,483 (full-time student/semester) Chattanooga State Community College 4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, TN 37406-1018 423-697-4400 or 866-547-3733 www.chattanoogastate.edu Tennessee College Guide | 2024-2025 89 Two Year Institutions
