School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville serves 971 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
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
n/a
152 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville has grown by 40% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
971 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
698 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
273 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
698 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
273 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
15%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
5%
19%
% White
4%
55%
% Hawaiian
71%
9%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
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
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
Public
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
0.8 miles
Enrollment: 12,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $19,475 Out-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 48%
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
11.3 miles
Enrollment: 11,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 22%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
28.4 miles
Enrollment: 257 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
31.0 miles
Enrollment: 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
37.1 miles
Enrollment: 5,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 18%
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