Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

1405 Madison St
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
357 students
416 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
266 students
667 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
623 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
378 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# 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%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,176 per year for in-state students and $15,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,503 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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