- Vatterott continues to grow by offering additional diploma and degree programs, launching new locations, and looking for other opportunities to grow and improve our student services. Vatterott offers programs in the fields of Business, Medical, Technical, Trades, Cosmetology, Dental, Legal, Personal Fitness, and Veterinary, as well as many continuing education opportunities. All programs are industry-relevant and designed to support the Vatterott mission of providing career skills for a better life.
School Highlights
Vatterott College-Appling Farms served 285 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 was higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Vatterott College-Appling Farms
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
38 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
285 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
285 students
416 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
285 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
285 students
378 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
72%
20%
% White
21%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$29,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,896
$12,792
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,894
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vatterott College-Appling Farms cost?
Vatterott College-Appling Farms's private state tuition is approximately $11,896.
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