School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest serves 477 students (52% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
(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 Northwest has grown by 75% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
477 students
592 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
247 students
369 students
# Part-Time Students
230 students
223 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
247 students
379 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
290 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
16%
17%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
7%
% White
3%
6%
% Hawaiian
73%
66%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.53
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7932%
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3772%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$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: 2023 (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 Northwest's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is Dyersburg State Community College (9.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1510 Lake Rd
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3350
9.1 miles
| 3,143 students
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Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3368
27.7 miles
| 197 students
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Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-1020
Blytheville, AR 72316
(870) 762-1020
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2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-0691
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-0691
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Jackson, TN 38301
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(731) 424-3520
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