Nashville State Community College is a public 2-year community college located in Nashville, Tennessee, serving the greater Nashville metropolitan area. Founded in 1970 with an initial enrollment of 398 students, the college has grown to serve over 8,900 students annually with more than 80 degree and certificate programs across business, health sciences, information technology, liberal arts, engineering technology, and the arts. Mascot Finn the Falcon embodies the college's spirit and ambition. Located in one of America's fastest-growing cities, Nashville State benefits from proximity to Nashville's booming healthcare, music, technology, and hospitality industries, providing students with outstanding internship and employment pathways. Nashville State operates multiple campuses and sites across the Nashville area for convenient access throughout Davidson and surrounding counties. Tennessee Promise and TN Reconnect programs provide tuition-free education for eligible Tennessee residents, dramatically expanding college access. The college offers flexible scheduling including evening, weekend, and online classes to accommodate working students and families, and its open admissions policy ensures that everyone in the community has access to quality higher education and career preparation.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$17714
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,714
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
