Motlow State Community College
- Motlow State Community College, an institution governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents in the State University and Community College System of Tennessee, is a public, comprehensive, two-year, open-access college founded in 1969. The college awards the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates of credit.
School Highlights
Motlow State Community College serves 6,992 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,992 students
- In-state tuition: $3,804
- Out-state tuition: $11,340
- Acceptance Rate: 42%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Motlow State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 414 teachers has grown by 155% over five years.
Motlow State Community College
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
414 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Motlow State Community College has grown by 46% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Motlow State Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,992 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,439 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
3,553 students
553 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
295 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,439 students
656 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,553 students
3,036 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
73%
69%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.49
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10.91%
7.11%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,700
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,804 is less than the state average of $8,156. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,340 is less than the state average of $15,172. The out-state tuition has declined by 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,804
$8,156
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,340
$15,172
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$11,732
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,800
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
42%
94%
SAT Reading
532
525
SAT Math
519
455
SAT Writing
448
455
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
18
19
ACT Writing
14
18
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Motlow College is a multi-location community college providing degree programs designed for transfer to other colleges and universities; degree and non-degree programs designed to develop immediate job readiness skills and competencies and public service, lifelong learning, and workforce development programs to promote personal enrichment and economic and community development. The central campus of Motlow State Community College is located on 185 acres of beautifully wooded land in Moore County. The 187-acre site for the college was donated by the Motlow family of Lynchburg, Tennessee. Because of this generous gift and because of Senator Reagor Motlow's contributions to education in Tennessee, Governor Buford Ellington and Commissioner of Education, J. Howard Warf, recommended that the college be named Motlow State Community College. Motlow State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Level I associate degree.
Profile last updated: 07/12/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Motlow State Community College cost?
Motlow State Community College's tuition is approximately $3,804 for In-State students and $11,340 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Motlow State Community College?
The acceptance rate of Motlow State Community College is 42%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What sports does Motlow State Community College offer?
Motlow State Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
What is Motlow State Community College's ranking?
Motlow State Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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