School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville serves 1,581 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
(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
59 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville has grown by 140% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,581 students
909 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
856 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
725 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,581 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
856 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
725 students
776 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
73%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is South College (0.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
0.8 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
11.3 miles
Enrollment: 9,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 24%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
28.4 miles
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
31.0 miles
Enrollment: 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
37.1 miles
Enrollment: 5,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 21%
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