Roane State: a place for growth

“I was so alive those three weeks. My soul... the freedom... I just felt like I was really living, not just existing.”
Haley Russell, on the
Southwest Field Trip Course
Course Numbers: SSC 211 and HUM 261
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Roane State is proud to have campuses in each of our service area counties.
We also bring college instruction to over 30 area high schools. Additionally, Middle College is a way for high school students to earn a degree and a diploma at the same time.
If you prefer to go to class online, we offer that too. Providing convenient access to higher learning is one of our most important missions.
Roane State's graduates have transferred to colleges and universities in almost every state, and are well-known for being academically prepared for transfer.
Whether you want to transfer in-state to colleges such as Tennessee Tech or the University of Tennessee – or even venture out-of-state to places such as Purdue or Virginia – our exceptional faculty will help you succeed.
Roane State has abundant opportunities for global interaction and education.
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“I was so alive those three weeks. My soul... the freedom... I just felt like I was really living, not just existing.”
Haley Russell, on the
Southwest Field Trip Course
Course Numbers: SSC 211 and HUM 261
“I was really nervous about the college admissions, financial aid, and class registration process. However, my Success Coach, Sue Niemi, made all those processes very easy and accessible. Working with my Success Coach created feelings of comfort, inclusion, and belonging, which overall guided my college career in a positive direction!”
Jason Wasilewski
“We can all go on knowing that no matter what the next page reveals, we are equipped with the competence and the confidence and skill to succeed in any chapter of our lives.
Most importantly Roane State has taught us the power of recognition. We've been showered by the outpouring of encouragement and love through vivid illustrations of patience, kindness, humor, and grace.”
Deborah Porter
Winner of the President’s Award, Roane State’s highest student honor
Watch Deborah’s 2022 graduation speech
Our programs lead to jobs in the fields that interest you. Transferring to a university instead? Our academic programs vigorously prepare you for your continued academic career.
Big, 200-student classes where you are afraid to ask a question? Not our style. Our professors will work with you one-on-one and know you on a first-name basis.
You may be able to take advantage of Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect, book scholarships or many other opportunities.
Roane State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulation and by Tennessee board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. View full non-discrimination policy.