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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Jackson, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 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-Jackson 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-Jackson 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-Jackson boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , 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-Jackson are Welding Technology/Welder, Computer Support Specialist, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. 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

Computer Support Specialist

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $6,680
Books and Supplies $1,649
Total Cost $8,329

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson received on average $5,750 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.

$5,750
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 113 60% $3,537 $399,633
Other Federal Grant 159 84% $4,683 $744,646
State Grant/Scholarships 161 85% $1,772 $285,358
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 6% $421 $5,055
Total Grant & Scholarships 180 95% $5,750 $1,035,059

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 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-Jackson students is 70.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.9%.

70.0%

  • African American 62.3% 96 students
  • white 73.2% 188 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 93.3% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson 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

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training