School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson serves 3,117 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,117 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
(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
70 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
27
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson has grown by 662% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 55% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,117 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
546 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
2,571 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
546 students
378 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,571 students
776 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
64 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
446 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
35%
20%
% White
47%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
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-Jackson's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson is Jackson State Community College (8.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2046 North Pky
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-3520
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-3520
8.2 miles
Enrollment: 3,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $3,804 Out-state tuition: $14,868 Minority enrollment: 33%
127 Industrial Drive
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
35.7 miles
Enrollment: 197 students Minority enrollment: 96%
340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
40.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
40.3 miles
Enrollment: 3,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,758 Out-state tuition: $17,742 Minority enrollment: 34%
1600 Hwy 51 South
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2526
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-2526
41.8 miles
Enrollment: 380 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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