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Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Welding Technology/Welder, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Computer Support Specialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

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

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Welding Technology/Welder

Building Construction Technology/Technician

Computer Support Specialist

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $6,680
Books and Supplies $1,999
Total Cost $8,679

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville received on average $4,039 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.

$4,039
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 121 55% $3,635 $439,795
Other Federal Grant 207 94% $2,277 $471,375
State Grant/Scholarships 184 83% $2,122 $390,531
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 2% $626 $2,505
Total Grant & Scholarships 214 97% $4,039 $864,411

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville 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 Nashville students is 67.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.2%.

67.5%

  • asian 50.0% 4 students
  • African American 60.5% 66 students
  • white 69.3% 203 students
  • unknown 64.7% 11 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 73.8% 31 students
  • International Students 88.9% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville 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 Nashville 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

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

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