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    Volunteer State Community College

    Gallatin, Tennessee
    • Public
      2 year
    • 8,838
      Full + Part time Students
    • 1:23
      Faculty to Student Ratio
    • 7%
      Transfer Student Ratio
    Volunteer State Community College, popularly known as Vol State, offers more than ninety programs in six major divisions: Business and Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities, Math and Science, Nursing, and Social Science and Education. We have students of all ages and from many different backgrounds. The diversity makes our campus a learning experience in and of itself. The College offers the associate of arts and associate of science transfer degrees in more than 40 areas of emphasis. More than 25 programs offer the associate of applied science degree, designed for direct entry into the workforce. Additional technical certificate programs require less than two years of study and are designed for specific career fields.
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    Overview

    Founded 1971
    Total Faculty 153
    Total Enrollment 8,838
    Full-Time Undergraduate 4,974
    Part-Time Undergraduate 3,864
    Transfer Students 533
    Programs 49
    Courses 1,162
    Equivalencies 65,166 incoming Equivalencies
    13,848 outgoing Equivalencies

    Financial Information

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
      Complete the FAFSA online at www.studentaid.gov. You will need to include Volunteer State's school code 009912. A full listing of scholarships is available at http://www.volstate.edu/FinancialAid/.
    • Tuition and Fees:
      12 Credit Hours per semester In-State Tuition & Fees: $2,378.00; 12 Credit Hours per semester Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $8,870.00

    Information for Transfer In Students

    • Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
      Yes.
    • Credit for Prior Learning:
      Portfolio Assessments, Institutional Challenge Exams, ACE-Military, DANTES/DSST Exams, CLEP.

    Application Deadlines for Transfer

    Fall August within first two days of semester
    Spring January within first two days of semester

    Additional Information

    • Adult Learner Focused Institution:
      Yes
    • Veteran Friendly:
      Yes
    • Flexible Options:
      Yes
    • Student Services Extended Hours:
      Yes
    • Childcare:
      No

    Transfer Application Requirements

    • Official Transcripts:
      Your official high school transcript is required. Official college transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions are required.
    • SAT/ACT Scores:
      Submit ACT or SAT scores if under 21 years of age as of the first day of class for the first term of enrollment. (Scores are used for placement and counseling purposes only.) If over 21, placement testing may be needed.
    • Request More Information:
    • Apply Here:

    Transfer Credit Policy

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    Volunteer State Community College

    Address:
    1480 Nashville Pike
    Gallatin, Tennessee 37066-3188
    United States
    Main Phone:
    (615) 452-8600
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    Delivery Method:
    Vol State offers several types of course delivery methods to serve you including: On-Site, Face-to Face, Virtual, Online, and Hybrid.

    Contacts

    Transfer Admission Contact:
    Office of Admissions
    (615) 230-3688
    admissions@volstate.edu
    Financial Aid :
    Office of Financial Aid
    615-230-3456
    financial.aid@volstate.edu
    Transfer Services Contact:
    Office of Records & Registration
    (615) 230-3466
    records@volstate.edu
    Veterans Services Contact:
    Office of Veteran's Affairs
    (615) 230-3444
    veterans.affairs@volstate.edu
    Adult Learner Contact:
    Office of Adult Learners & Veterans Affairs
    (615) 230-3447
    alva@volstate.edu

    Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

    Livingston Campus
    113 Windle Community Road
    Livingston, TN 38570
    (931) 823-7065
    http://www.volstate.edu/Livingston
    Springfield Campus
    150 Laureate Ave
    Springfield, TN 37172
    Robertson
    615-433-7030
    https://www.volstate.edu/campuses/springfield
    Cookeville Campus
    1000 Neal St
    Cookeville, TN 38501
    Putnam
    (931) 520-0551
    http://www.volstate.edu/cookeville
    Last updated on 11/4/2024 by Volunteer State Community College.