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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Covington, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington 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-Covington 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-Covington 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-Covington 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-Covington are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Welding Technology/Welder

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington received on average $4,892 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.

$4,892
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 59 60% $3,404 $200,828
Other Federal Grant 85 87% $3,402 $289,186
State Grant/Scholarships 95 97% $1,807 $171,687
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 20% $436 $8,726
Total Grant & Scholarships 96 98% $4,892 $469,599

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington 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-Covington students is 67.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.4%.

67.4%

  • African American 63.2% 12 students
  • white 69.3% 43 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training