West Tennessee Business College (Closed 2019)

School Highlights

West Tennessee Business College served 211 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 27%.

School Overview

West Tennessee Business College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
152 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
8
9

Student Body

Total Enrollment
211 students
2,876 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
211 students
1,129 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,747 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
211 students
1,129 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,251 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
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% Black
46%
15%
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% White
53%
73%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.51
0.44
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
22%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$29,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
97%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,258
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,351
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
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SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of West Tennessee Business College?
The acceptance rate of West Tennessee Business College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 71%.

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