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 (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,101 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- 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
Total Faculty
59 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
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 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,101 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
643 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
458 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,101 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
643 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
458 students
776 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,500
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,566
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
80%
87%
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 Nashville?
The acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 87%.
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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