Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,796
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Two-year, large
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mixed part/full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 53.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.6%
Black: 10.6%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 10.6%
Hispanic: 8.9%
Asian: 1.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $13,332
In-State tuition: $4,384Out-of-State tuition: $17,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $36,608 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,592 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 6.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $7,550 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $80 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,861 |
| $30k-48k | $6,488 |
| $48k-75k | $8,493 |
| $75k-110k | $9,224 |
| $110k+ | $10,544 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $7,550 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $4,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $4,595 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $5,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,446 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,163 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 16 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 51 | $16,745 | $101 | $31,393 ($2,616) | |
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 26 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 800 | $8,750 | $64 | $23,533 ($1,961) | $36,510 ($3,043) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 35 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $43,294 ($3,608) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Fire Protection. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fire Protection. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 22 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Music. | 15 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 19 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 53 | $16,750 | $93 | $47,079 ($3,923) | $46,590 ($3,883) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 247 | $10,812 | $50 | $44,395 ($3,700) | $41,743 ($3,479) |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 42 | $11,000 | $106 | $45,534 ($3,795) | $49,270 ($4,106) |
| Associate's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Medical Illustration and Informatics. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 51 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 49 | $10,718 | $95 | $36,936 ($3,078) | $42,950 ($3,579) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,247Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 22.0
School's endowment start of year: $5,783,997 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,751,841 (2022)