School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis serves 1,960 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
(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
57 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
26
16
AccreditationAccred.
Council on Occupational Education (COE)
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis has grown by 116% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis diversity score of 0.57 is equal to the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,960 students
1,083 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,141 students
416 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
819 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,960 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,141 students
378 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
819 students
739 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
62%
20%
% White
20%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
65%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$38,333
$41,480
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
93%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Most Programs Offered.
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