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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 100%

Located in Athens, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens are Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $6,680
Books and Supplies $1,850
Total Cost $8,530

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens received on average $3,653 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,653
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 129 59% $3,951 $509,697
Other Federal Grant 129 59% $4,013 $517,697
State Grant/Scholarships 198 90% $1,375 $272,155
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 5% $928 $10,212
Total Grant & Scholarships 219 100% $3,653 $800,064

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens students is 100.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 100.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

100.0%

  • African American 100.0% 5 students
  • white 100.0% 118 students
  • unknown 100.0% 7 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 5 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training