School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville serves 768 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is same as the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville
(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
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
31 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
School Motto
A Leader in Technical Education and Industry Training
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville has grown by 144% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 160% over five years.
Total Enrollment
768 students
1,083 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
317 students
416 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
451 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
768 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
378 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
451 students
739 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
85%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crossville is Roane State Community College (23.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
23.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 21%
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
Private for-profit
1025 Highway 111
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3660
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-3660
28.1 miles
Enrollment: 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Private-state tuition: $13,715 Minority enrollment: 15%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
29.2 miles
Enrollment: 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
740 Hi Tech Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5525
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5525
34.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 84% Minority enrollment: 21%
TCAT Athens
Public
1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 744-2814
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 744-2814
41.7 miles
Enrollment: 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 90% Minority enrollment: 19%
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