Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association

Private Colleges Serving Tennessee


Average Debt of Graduating Seniors, 2007-08

The average debt of students graduating from private, non-profit, 4-year or above institutions in Tennessee is $20,266. This is less than the average debt of students attending public colleges in Tennessee ($20,345) or private colleges across the nation ($25,350).

51% of graduates from private, non-profit institutions in Tennessee have borrowed federal loans. The average amount of debt in federal loans is $16,490.

Source: The Institute for College Access and Success. College InSight (beta), http://www.college-insight.org

Message from TICUA President Claude Pressnell: This message is part of an ongoing series of charts that the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association will share in the coming months, highlighting the impact of our 35 member campuses. We hope that you will find this information helpful. Please contact us for additional information either by phone at 615-242-6400 or email at research@ticua.org.