West Tennessee Business College

1186 Highway 45 Bypass, Jackson, TN, 38301
Tel: (731)668-7240
Private, for profit | 395 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • West Tennessee Business College serves 395 students (94% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body.
  • West Tennessee Business College is one of 2 community colleges within Madison County, TN.

School Overview:
West Tennessee Business College
Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Institution Level Less than 2 yrs At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private, for profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 25 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 395 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:23 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 371 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 2% 6%
% Black		 43% 15%
% White		 55% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
Percent Admitted 80% 69%

School Notes:

  • There's more to West Tennessee Business College (WTBC) than the name suggests. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, WTBC offers more than just business. It also offers certification and degrees in other in-demand fields and maintains a high student retention rate.West Tennessee Business College is an accredited school that offers academics in areas like Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and Medical Coding. The school also offers associate's degrees in Administrative Assistance and Medical Administrative Assistance. Beyond that, WTBC provides all of its students the opportunity to do externships or field work in their area of study. The state-of-the-art classrooms with their modern equipment also give students the chance to engage in hands-on learning for their chosen profession. West Tennessee Business College's high satisfaction rate is evident in the nearly 80% student retention rate. WTBC also reports a high graduation rate. See their website for more details. A commuter school, WTBC's students often live in apartments within walking or short driving distance to campus. Financial aid options at West Tennessee Business College include loans and a variety of grants and scholarships such as Tennessee Student Assistance Awards and Academic Competitiveness Grants. These options are available to students who qualify for assistance with tuition. 

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Jackson State Community College
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