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Roane State Community College

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN · Town · 3,250 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tennessee, is highly regarded for providing an affordable and accessible pathway to higher education, most notably through its premier Allied Health sciences division which boasts exceptional, high-demand nursing and radiologic technology programs. The campus offers a close-knit and supportive student experience characterized by small class sizes, personal faculty mentorship, and vibrant student life that includes academic clubs and competitive NJCAA athletic teams. What truly sets Roane State apart is its seamless integration with the Tennessee Transfer Pathway program, which guarantees credit transfers to four-year state universities, alongside its participation in the Tennessee Promise scholarship which offers tuition-free associate degrees to eligible high school graduates.


Wikipedia:Roane State Community College is a public community college in eastern Tennessee, with its main campus in Harriman in Roane County. It was authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1969, along with two other community colleges, and operates under the authority of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Location
Harriman, TN, 37748 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
116 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$13,397
Out-of-state COA
$27,029
Avg net price
$4,270
In-state tuition
$4,998
Out-of-state tuition
$18,630
Books & supplies
$1,467/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,444
$30–48k
$3,636
$48–75k
$5,220
$75–110k
$7,594
$110k+
$10,354
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,926
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,407
Median debt
$8,454
Monthly loan payment
$90
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,255$12,474
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,848
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$23,549
Independent students
38%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
37%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
5%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$7,139/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,340
Federal loan rate
4%

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