- The Tennessee Board of Regents is a system of community and technical colleges in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is one of two public higher education systems in the state, the other being the University of Tennessee system. It was authorized by an act of the Tennessee General Assembly passed in 1972.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Tennessee Board of Regents
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The Tennessee Board of Regents diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
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699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
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18:1
# Full-Time Students
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426 students
# Part-Time Students
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273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
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12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
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195 students
% Asian
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4%
% Hispanic
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6%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
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55%
% Hawaiian
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9%
% Two or more races
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3%
% Non Resident races
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1%
% Unknown races
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3%
Diversity Score
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0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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52%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$5,000
Acceptance Rate
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92%
SAT Reading
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415
SAT Math
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455
SAT Writing
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469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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