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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

127 Industrial Drive
Ripley, TN 38063

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School Highlights

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley serves 197 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 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 197 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

(TN) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

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81 staff

Student Body

The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley has declined by 24% over five years.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.

Total Enrollment

197 students

592 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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14:1

# Full-Time Students

141 students

369 students

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# Part-Time Students

56 students

223 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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406 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

141 students

379 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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8 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

56 students

290 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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20 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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195 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

48%

17%

This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley and the percentage of Asian community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Hispanic

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% Black

% White

% Hawaiian

44%

66%

% Two or more races

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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.

0.57

0.53

This chart displays the diversity score of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley and the community college average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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

0.6854%

0.5824%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.3772%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$26,500

$29,000

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Tennessee by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

98%

97%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

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$11,730

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,250

Acceptance Rate

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83%

SAT Reading

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415

SAT Math

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455

SAT Writing

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469

ACT Composite

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ACT English

n/a

ACT Math

n/a

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 197 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
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 $13,551 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Hussian College-Daymar College Murfreesboro. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.