School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville serves 782 students (74% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
(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
n/a
152 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
782 students
699 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
581 students
426 students

# Part-Time Students
201 students
273 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
581 students
426 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
201 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a

% Asian
27%
4%

% Hispanic
n/a
6%

% Black
8%
19%

% White
3%
55%

% Hawaiian
55%
9%

% Two or more races
2%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6747%
0.6038%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$29,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%

Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,750

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,566
$4,750

Acceptance Rate
n/a
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)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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