School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton serves 1,850 students (26% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,850 students
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
36 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton has grown by 259% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton diversity score of 0.34 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,850 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
483 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
1,367 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
861 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
483 students
378 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,367 students
776 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
64 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
446 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
81%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
87%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
477
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is Northeast State Community College (15.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
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(423) 323-3191
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-3191
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(276) 739-2400
Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 739-2400
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Mayland Community College
Public
200 Mayland Drive
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-7351
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-7351
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Enrollment: 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $2,561 Out-state tuition: $8,584 Minority enrollment: 14%
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(276) 523-2400
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400
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(276) 964-2555
Cedar Bluff, VA 24609
(276) 964-2555
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