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)
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
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
909 students
# Full-Time Students
483 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
1,367 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,850 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
483 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,367 students
776 students
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
81%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% 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%
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.
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Quick Facts
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Abingdon, VA 24212
(276) 739-2400
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Public
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(828) 765-7351
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
(828) 765-7351
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(276) 523-2400
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
(276) 523-2400
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(276) 964-2555
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(276) 964-2555
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