School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson serves 1,541 students (32% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,541 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- 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
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
(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
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson has grown by 262% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,541 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
493 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
1,048 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
493 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,048 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
3%
55%
% Hawaiian
57%
9%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown.
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: 4,699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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: 477 students Minority enrollment: 97%
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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