School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton serves 457 students (93% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
(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
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton has declined by 41% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 163% over five years.
Total Enrollment
457 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
426 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
31 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
426 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
31 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
2%
55%
% Hawaiian
84%
9%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is Northeast State Community College (15.3 miles away)
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