Roane State Community College
About Roane State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Roane State Community College teaches in the ridge country of east Tennessee, near Oak Ridge, and trains many of its students for the laboratories and hospitals around it. Nursing is its largest program.
Founded
1971
Location
Harriman, Tennessee
Students
3,250
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
35.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,998
Out-of-state: $18,630
Avg Net Price
$4,270
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$39,407
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
35.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
57.9%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39%
$/Student
$7.3K
Class Size
Large
The 35.9% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,998
In-State
$18,630
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,467
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,397
After Financial Aid
$4,270
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,444
Receive Grants
27.5%
Take Loans
3.6%
Tuition is $4,998/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,270.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Roane State Community College fund their education.
While in School
27.5%
Get Grants
Free money
3.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,549
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,454
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$90/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,454, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Roane State Community College.
Gender
67.3%
Female
33%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,250
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.3%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
20.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 67% of the student body. 50.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
3,250
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Roane State Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 144 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
144
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
43% / 57%
62
Men
82
Women
4
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Roane State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$39,407
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
443 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$56K
71 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$30K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
$39K
32 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$42K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$31K
25 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.