Nashville State Community College
- The mission of Nashville State Community College is to provide comprehensive educational programs and partnerships, exemplary services, an accessible, progressive learning environment, and responsible leadership to improve the quality of life for the communities it serves.
School Highlights
Nashville State Community College serves 7,885 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 7,885 students
- In-state tuition: $3,872
- Out-state tuition: $15,273
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nashville State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 484 teachers has grown by 76% over five years.
Nashville 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
484 staff
81 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nashville State Community College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Nashville State Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,885 students
1,209 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,397 students
656 students
# Part-Time Students
4,488 students
553 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
13 students
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
27%
18%
% White
53%
69%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.49
College Completion Rate
18%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,872 is less than the state average of $6,149. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,273 is less than the state average of $15,358. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,872
$6,149
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,273
$15,358
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$12,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,508
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
67%
95%
SAT Reading
457
478
SAT Math
415
415
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
18
19
ACT English
17
19
ACT Math
17
18
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
32 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ACCESS Club, Architectural and Civil Engineering Student Association, Art Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chess Club, Cinema Arts Society, Creative Writing Club, Future Ladies in Technology, FUTURO, Green Sleeves, Health and Fitness Association, History Association, Honors College Association, International Student Association, Kappa Beta Delta, Karate Club, LBGTQ Alliance, Mathematics Club, Music Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Political Times, Psychology Club, Science Student Association, Society of Photography Students, Student Government Association, Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Organization, Surgical Technology Student Organization, Tau Alpha Pi, The Bridge, Theater Club
ACCESS Club, Architectural and Civil Engineering Student Association, Art Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Chess Club, Cinema Arts Society, Creative Writing Club, Future Ladies in Technology, FUTURO, Green Sleeves, Health and Fitness Association, History Association, Honors College Association, International Student Association, Kappa Beta Delta, Karate Club, LBGTQ Alliance, Mathematics Club, Music Society, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Theta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Political Times, Psychology Club, Science Student Association, Society of Photography Students, Student Government Association, Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Organization, Surgical Technology Student Organization, Tau Alpha Pi, The Bridge, Theater Club
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Nashville State opened in 1970 with an enrollment of 398 students. By the Fall of 2000, that number had grown to 7,315; with a current enrollment of over 10,000 students. Nashville State's initial offering of five Associate's degree programs has grown to over 80 degree and certificate programs. In addition, Nashville State offers continuing education courses ranging from technical skills to management training and programs providing training in such areas as computer-aided drafting and office technology. Nashville State shares a 109 acre campus with the Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville. The Nashville State facilities include 239,000 square feet of space for classrooms, labs, offices, student services, and a library. The college offers programs in Business & Applied Arts, English & Humanities, Health & Social Sciences, Information & Engineering Technologies and Math & Sciences. Nashville State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.