School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville serves 1,581 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
(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
Year Founded
1963
Total Faculty
59 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville has grown by 140% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,581 students
1,083 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
856 students
416 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
725 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,581 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
856 students
378 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
725 students
739 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
73%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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-Knoxville is South College (0.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
0.8 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
11.3 miles
Enrollment: 9,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 24%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
28.4 miles
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
31.0 miles
Enrollment: 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
37.1 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%
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