Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville campus
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Shelbyville, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville 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-Shelbyville 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-Shelbyville 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-Shelbyville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , 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-Shelbyville are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Electrician

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville received on average $5,441 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.

$5,441
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 106 55% $3,958 $419,542
Other Federal Grant 186 96% $3,411 $634,533
State Grant/Scholarships 167 87% $2,241 $374,244
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 16 8% $203 $3,242
Total Grant & Scholarships 186 96% $5,441 $1,012,019

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville 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-Shelbyville students is 73.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.7%.

73.0%

  • African American 66.7% 12 students
  • white 75.1% 148 students
  • unknown 58.8% 10 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 18 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 5 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville 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-Shelbyville 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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