School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro serves 928 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
(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
64 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
22
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro has grown by 190% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
928 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
533 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
395 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
928 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
533 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
395 students
739 students
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
8%
% Black
15%
20%
% White
57%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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