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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Paris, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris 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-Paris 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-Paris 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 10-to-1, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris 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-Paris are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Building/Property Maintenance. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Building/Property Maintenance

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris received on average $4,330 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.

$4,330
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 50 72% $2,968 $148,405
Other Federal Grant 65 94% $2,669 $173,514
State Grant/Scholarships 63 91% $1,804 $113,660
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 4% $975 $2,924
Total Grant & Scholarships 67 97% $4,330 $290,098

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris 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-Paris students is 69.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.0%.

69.1%

  • African American 62.5% 10 students
  • white 67.0% 73 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris 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-Paris 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