School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson serves 1,628 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,628 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
(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
1964
Total Faculty
52 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson has grown by 188% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 36% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,628 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
681 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
947 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,628 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
681 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
947 students
739 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
13%
20%
% White
65%
62%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,600
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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