- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Shelbyville is one of 27 colleges of applied technology in the Tennessee Board of Regents System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. This system comprises thirteen community colleges and twenty-seven colleges of applied technology.
School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville serves 623 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is same as the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
(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
1964
Campus Size
20 acres
Total Faculty
25 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville has grown by 54% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
623 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
357 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
266 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
623 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
266 students
739 students
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
76%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$28,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
93%
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jimmy L. Wright, President of TCAT Shelbyville -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville famous alumni include: Jimmy L. Wright, President of TCAT Shelbyville.
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is Motlow State Community College (10.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6015 Ledford Mill Road
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 393-1500
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931) 393-1500
10.8 miles
Enrollment: 5,980 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $3,804 Out-state tuition: $11,340 Minority enrollment: 32%
1303 Old Fort Pky
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-8010
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 898-8010
24.8 miles
Enrollment: 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
1233 E College St
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-4014
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-4014
38.9 miles
Enrollment: 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1665 Hampshire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-2730
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-2730
39.4 miles
Enrollment: 5,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $3,799 Out-state tuition: $14,863 Minority enrollment: 24%
241 Vo Tech Dr
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
McMinnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-5587
40.7 miles
Enrollment: 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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