School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis serves 1,118 students (61% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,118 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
(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-Memphis has grown by 31% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,118 students
605 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
678 students
400 students

# Part-Time Students
440 students
230 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
678 students
400 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
440 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a

% Asian
58%
4%

% Hispanic
n/a
6%

% Black
4%
19%

% White
3%
55%

% Hawaiian
29%
9%

% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.58
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3839%
0.6038%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$29,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
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: 2024 (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-Memphis's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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