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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

1635 Technology Way
Athens, TN 37371

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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 (2024-25)

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:

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)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

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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

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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18:1

# Full-Time Students

221 students

400 students

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# Part-Time Students

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230 students

This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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504 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

221 students

400 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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12 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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335 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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12 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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195 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

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% Black

19%

% White

55%

% Hawaiian

89%

% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.20

0.65

This chart displays the diversity score of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and the community college average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.6038%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.5213%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$29,100

$29,000

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens 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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

100%

97%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

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$11,730

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,250

Acceptance Rate

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83%

SAT Reading

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415

SAT Math

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455

SAT Writing

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469

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 221 students
Minority enrollment: 97%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,176 per year for in-state students and $15,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,551 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a of 0.65, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.