School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens serves 221 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens
(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
Total Faculty
n/a
81 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens has grown by 16% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
221 students
605 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
221 students
400 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
230 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
221 students
400 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
3%
55%
% Hawaiian
89%
9%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.6038%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,730
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
n/a
83%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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