School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens serves 221 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
(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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens has grown by 16% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
221 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
221 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
221 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
3%
55%
% Hawaiian
89%
9%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
92%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens?
The acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is 90%, which is lower than the state average of 92%.
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is Cleveland State Community College (21.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
21.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,865 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,400 Out-state tuition: $17,216 Minority enrollment: 19%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
30.0 miles
Enrollment: 5,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 18%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
36.7 miles
Enrollment: 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Private for-profit
248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
40.4 miles
Enrollment: 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $10,087 Minority enrollment: 52%
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
41.7 miles
Enrollment: 451 students Minority enrollment: 97%
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