School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville serves 1,101 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 56%
- 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 Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
Year Founded
1940
Total Faculty
59 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,101 students
1,083 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
643 students
416 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
458 students
667 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,101 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
643 students
378 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
739 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
44%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
65%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$41,480
$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
100%
93%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,566
$4,566
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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