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School Highlights
Vatterott College-Dividend served 667 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 27%.
School Overview
Vatterott College-Dividend
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
16 staff
152 staff
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Student Body
Total Enrollment
667 students
2,876 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
667 students
1,129 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,747 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
667 students
1,129 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,251 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
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% Black
95%
15%
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% White
3%
73%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vatterott College-Dividend. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vatterott College-Dividend.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/2000/1987/vatterott-college-dividend-chart-SLUYC3.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/2000/1987/vatterott-college-dividend-chart-baeHUt7.png)
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
22%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$29,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,979
$12,611
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$22,001
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,571
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
51%
91%
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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: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vatterott College-Dividend cost?
Vatterott College-Dividend's private state tuition is approximately $11,979.
What is the acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Dividend?
The acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Dividend is 51%, which is lower than the state average of 91%.
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