West Tennessee Business College (Closed 2019)

School Highlights

West Tennessee Business College served 211 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was same as the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 45%.

School Overview

West Tennessee Business College
(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
12 staff
81 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
8
11

Student Body

Total Enrollment
211 students
605 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
211 students
400 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
230 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of West Tennessee Business College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Tennessee.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
211 students
400 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of West Tennessee Business College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# 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
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Tennessee Business College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
46%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Tennessee Business College and the percentage of Black community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Tennessee Business College and the percentage of White community college students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Tennessee Business College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of West Tennessee Business College and the community college average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
22%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of West Tennessee Business College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$29,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of West Tennessee Business College 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
95%
97%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in West Tennessee Business College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,258
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in West Tennessee Business College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,351
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in West Tennessee Business College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
This chart displays the percent admitted of West Tennessee Business College and the community college average percent admitted of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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)

School Notes

  • There's more to West Tennessee Business College (WTBC) than the name suggests. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, WTBC offers more than just business. It also offers certification and degrees in other in-demand fields and maintains a high student retention rate.West Tennessee Business College is an accredited school that offers academics in areas like Medical Assisting, Cosmetology and Medical Coding. The school also offers associate's degrees in Administrative Assistance and Medical Administrative Assistance. Beyond that, WTBC provides all of its students the opportunity to do externships or field work in their area of study. The state-of-the-art classrooms with their modern equipment also give students the chance to engage in hands-on learning for their chosen profession. West Tennessee Business College's high satisfaction rate is evident in the nearly 80% student retention rate. WTBC also reports a high graduation rate. See their website for more details. A commuter school, WTBC's students often live in apartments within walking or short driving distance to campus. Financial aid options at West Tennessee Business College include loans and a variety of grants and scholarships such as Tennessee Student Assistance Awards and Academic Competitiveness Grants. These options are available to students who qualify for assistance with tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of West Tennessee Business College?
The acceptance rate of West Tennessee Business College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 71%.

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