School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson serves 799 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
(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-Dickson has grown by 26% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 62% over five years.
Total Enrollment
799 students
592 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
576 students
369 students
# Part-Time Students
223 students
223 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
576 students
379 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
12%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
7%
7%
% White
6%
6%
% Hawaiian
73%
66%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.622%
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,600
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
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: 2023 (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-Dickson's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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