Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton

426 Highway 91
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton serves 1,850 students (26% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,850 students
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • 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

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
Year Founded
1963
Total Faculty
36 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
16
School Calendar
School Motto
Technical education has changed my life and I am passionate about helping others find purpose through quality training and education.

Student Body

The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton has grown by 259% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,850 students
1,083 students
# Full-Time Students
483 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
1,367 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,850 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
483 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,367 students
739 students
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
4%
20%
% White
81%
62%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$28,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
93%
Source: 2025 (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: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,850 students
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • 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 $13,503 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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