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Public, 2-Year
Tullahoma, TN

Motlow State Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TN. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,536

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

30.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,397

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Motlow State Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Tullahoma, TN. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,536, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 30.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$9,072

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,397

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$94,898

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$198,868

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 31%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.2%
39.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
65.0%
Hispanic
13.1%
Black
11.3%
Two or more
4.3%
Asian
3.0%
Unknown
2.3%
International
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,536

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,783
$30k - $48k$10,004
$48k - $75k$11,688
$75k+$12,861

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients28.8%
Using Federal Loans0.0%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment49.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

57.6%

Success

30.5%

In-State Cost

$4,536

Age 25+ Students

17.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 1

Working at 6yr

1,406 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tullahoma (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tullahoma (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.