- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown or TCAT Morristown, is a public technical college in the Tennessee Board of Regents' Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology system located in Morristown, Tennessee, United States.
School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown serves 749 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
(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
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
60 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 69% over five years.
Total Enrollment
749 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
587 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
162 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
725 students
394 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
587 students
378 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
162 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
9%
8%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
85%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
81%
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 the acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown?
The acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 87%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is Walters State Community College (2.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-2600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-2600
2.7 miles
Enrollment: 5,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,327 Out-state tuition: $17,198 Minority enrollment: 17%
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
40.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
41.6 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
Haywood Community College
Public
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $2,580 Out-state tuition: $8,724 Minority enrollment: 20%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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