West Tennessee Business College (Closed 2019)

1186 Highway 45 Bypass
Jackson, TN 38301
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Tel: (731)668-7240
School Highlights
  • West Tennessee Business College serves 211 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 26%.
  • West Tennessee Business College is the only community colleges within Madison County, TN.
  • The nearest community college to West Tennessee Business College is Jackson State Community College (3.9 miles away).

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West Tennessee Business College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Tennessee Business College(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty12 staff29 staff
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Number of Programs Offered810

Student Body

  • The student population of West Tennessee Business College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The West Tennessee Business College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment211 students631 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:130:1
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# Full-Time Students211 students369 students
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# Part-Time Students-262 students
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% Hispanic
1%
3%
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% Black
46%
17%
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% White
53%
74%
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Diversity Score0.510.42
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College Completion Rate
56%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$20,900$29,400
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Finances and Admission

    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%93%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$9,258$12,500
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$4,351$6,297
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    Acceptance Rate100%76%
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    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    School Notes

    • There's more to West Tennessee Business College (WTBC) than the name suggests. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, WTBC offers more than just business. It also offers certification and degrees in other in-demand fields and maintains a high student retention rate.West Tennessee Business College is an accredited school that offers academics in areas like Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and Medical Coding. The school also offers associate's degrees in Administrative Assistance and Medical Administrative Assistance. Beyond that, WTBC provides all of its students the opportunity to do externships or field work in their area of study. The state-of-the-art classrooms with their modern equipment also give students the chance to engage in hands-on learning for their chosen profession. West Tennessee Business College's high satisfaction rate is evident in the nearly 80% student retention rate. WTBC also reports a high graduation rate. See their website for more details. A commuter school, WTBC's students often live in apartments within walking or short driving distance to campus. Financial aid options at West Tennessee Business College include loans and a variety of grants and scholarships such as Tennessee Student Assistance Awards and Academic Competitiveness Grants. These options are available to students who qualify for assistance with tuition. 

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    Quick Stats (2019-20)
    • Students: 211 students
    • Acceptance Rate: 100%
    • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
    • Minority enrollment: 47%
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    For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

    The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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