- 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 9,155 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 9,155 students
- In-state tuition: $3,801
- Out-state tuition: $14,865
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Volunteer State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 598 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Volunteer State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
598 staff
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Volunteer State Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Volunteer State Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,155 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
3,947 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
5,208 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
915 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,947 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,208 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
73%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2268%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,900
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,801 is less than the state average of $5,176. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,865 is less than the state average of $15,746. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,801
$5,176
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,865
$15,746
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,983
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,713
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
99%
SAT Reading (Year 2007)
470
510
SAT Math (Year 2007)
455
465
SAT Writing (Year 2007)
470
470
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Volunteer State Community College cost?
Volunteer State Community College's tuition is approximately $3,801 for In-State students and $14,865 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Volunteer State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Volunteer State Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 99%.
What is Volunteer State Community College's ranking?
Volunteer State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
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