School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman serves 729 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
(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
16 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman has grown by 355% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman diversity score of 0.46 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 209% over five years.
Total Enrollment
729 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
184 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
545 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
729 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
184 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
545 students
776 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
72%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
12%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
94%
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-Harriman is Roane State Community College (8.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
8.4 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%
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
19.8 miles
Enrollment: 9,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 24%
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
29.2 miles
Enrollment: 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
29.8 miles
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
30.2 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
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