Vatterott College-Dividend (Closed 2019)

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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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 94%.

School Overview

Vatterott College-Dividend
(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
16 staff
81 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Vatterott College-Dividend and community college average number of faculty in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

Total Enrollment
667 students
592 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Vatterott College-Dividend and community college average number of enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
14:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Vatterott College-Dividend and community college average student staff ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
667 students
369 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
223 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Vatterott College-Dividend and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Vatterott College-Dividend.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Tennessee.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
667 students
379 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Vatterott College-Dividend and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
n/a
17%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vatterott College-Dividend and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
95%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vatterott College-Dividend and the percentage of Black community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vatterott College-Dividend and the percentage of White community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
66%
% Two or more 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 Tennessee.
Diversity Score
0.10
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Vatterott College-Dividend and the community college average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
22%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Vatterott College-Dividend and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$29,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Vatterott College-Dividend and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$11,979
$13,551
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Vatterott College-Dividend and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
92%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Vatterott College-Dividend and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,001
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Vatterott College-Dividend and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,571
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Vatterott College-Dividend and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
51%
91%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Vatterott College-Dividend and the community college average percent admitted of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
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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