School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley serves 197 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley
(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
81 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley has declined by 24% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
197 students
592 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
141 students
369 students
# Part-Time Students
56 students
223 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
379 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
48%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
7%
% White
4%
6%
% Hawaiian
44%
66%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6854%
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,500
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,730
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated:
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington (18.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
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(901) 475-2526
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(901) 475-2526
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(870) 762-1020
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(870) 762-1020
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Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2511
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