Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

340 Washington St
Newbern, TN 38059
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Northwest is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents System, the seventh largest system of higher education in the United States. This system comprises six universities, 14 community colleges, and 27 Colleges of Applied Technology.

School Highlights

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest serves 477 students (52% 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: 477 students
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
(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
1965
Colors
Blue, Red
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff

Student Body

The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest has grown by 40% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 57% over five years.
Total Enrollment
477 students
699 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
247 students
426 students
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# Part-Time Students
230 students
273 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
426 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
16%
4%
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% Hispanic
n/a
6%
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% Black
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and the percentage of Black community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and the percentage of White community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
73%
9%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
Diversity Score
0.44
0.65
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7932%
0.6038%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$29,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
97%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
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 Northwest's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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