- 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 787 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
(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
1966
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown has grown by 17% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 199% over five years.
Total Enrollment
787 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
526 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
261 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
526 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
261 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
2%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
3%
55%
% Hawaiian
87%
9%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
64%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,400
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
81%
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 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 92%.
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown 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-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: 6,732 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,327 Out-state tuition: $17,198 Minority enrollment: 15%
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
40.8 miles
Enrollment: 971 students Minority enrollment: 96%
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
41.6 miles
Enrollment: 12,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 48%
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,712 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 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: 257 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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