Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman campus
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Harriman, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman 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-Harriman 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-Harriman 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , 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-Harriman are Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, 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.

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman received on average $4,635 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.

$4,635
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 57% $3,051 $143,401
Other Federal Grant 76 93% $3,450 $262,164
State Grant/Scholarships 78 95% $1,449 $113,022
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 13 16% $377 $4,904
Total Grant & Scholarships 82 100% $4,635 $380,090

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman 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-Harriman students is 40.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

40.8%

  • white 40.4% 55 students
  • hispanic 55.6% 5 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman 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-Harriman 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