- Vatterott works to promote a fresh kind of education: training you could use to change the direction of your life. Whether your plan is to become an IT professional or take your place in business operations, enroll in a diesel mechanics program or earn a diploma in paralegal studies, Vatterott can help prepare you for a new career path. At Vatterott College, Vatterott Career College, Vatterott Education Center, L�Ecole Culinaire, or The Court Reporting Institute, you could earn a degree or diploma that could equip you with the skills employers are looking for. Through hands-on training from our instructors, flexible program hours and customized career service assistance, Vatterott can help you fit the education you need into your busy schedule.
School Highlights
Vatterott College-Dividend served 667 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 was higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 45%.
School Overview
Vatterott College-Dividend
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
81 staff

Student Body
Total Enrollment
667 students
605 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
18:1

# Full-Time Students
667 students
400 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
230 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
124 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
667 students
400 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
6%

% Black
95%
19%

% White
3%
55%

% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.10
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
22%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$29,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,979
$13,551

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$22,001
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,571
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
51%
91%

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: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vatterott College-Dividend cost?
Vatterott College-Dividend's private state tuition is approximately $11,979.
What is the acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Dividend?
The acceptance rate of Vatterott College-Dividend is 51%, which is lower than the state average of 91%.
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