School Highlights
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga serves 4,462 students (99% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,462 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,692
- Acceptance Rate: 95%
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 65% over five years.
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
73 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
35
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga has grown by 1171% over five years.
The Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,462 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
61:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
4,401 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
61 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,462 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,401 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
776 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
53%
20%
% White
30%
62%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
65%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
52%
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,100
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,692 is less than the state average of $12,792. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,692
$12,792
Tuition Notes
$300 - $500
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
95%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga cost?
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga's private state tuition is approximately $10,692.
What is the acceptance rate of Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga?
The acceptance rate of Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is 95%, which is equal to the state average of 95%.
What is Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga's ranking?
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga located?
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is located in the Shepherd neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is Chattanooga State Community College (5.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4400
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4400
5.7 miles
Enrollment: 7,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $3,853 Out-state tuition: $14,917 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Private for-profit
248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $10,087 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-3510
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 764-3510
15.9 miles
Enrollment: 2,328 students
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Public
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-4436
20.6 miles
Enrollment: 5,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,982 Out-state tuition: $12,038 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
20.8 miles
Enrollment: 3,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,400 Out-state tuition: $17,216 Minority enrollment: 21%
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