Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley campus
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Ripley, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley 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-Ripley 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-Ripley 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 11-to-1, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley 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-Ripley are Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrician, Computer Support Specialist, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $4,008
Books and Supplies $1,330
Total Cost $5,338

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Electrician

Computer Support Specialist

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $6,680
Books and Supplies $1,948
Total Cost $8,628

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley received on average $4,031 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.

$4,031
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 77% $2,598 $122,128
Other Federal Grant 57 93% $3,110 $177,290
State Grant/Scholarships 48 79% $1,314 $63,092
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 7% $367 $1,467
Total Grant & Scholarships 60 98% $4,031 $241,849

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley 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-Ripley students is 68.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.9%.

68.5%

  • African American 65.5% 36 students
  • white 75.0% 24 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley 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-Ripley 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

Veteran Services

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