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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 58%

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 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-Knoxville 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-Knoxville 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.

The student retention rate of 68% at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 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-Knoxville are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. 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

Welding Technology/Welder

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville received on average $3,719 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.

$3,719
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 169 50% $3,192 $539,367
Other Federal Grant 270 80% $2,094 $565,318
State Grant/Scholarships 277 82% $1,778 $492,611
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 2% $348 $2,086
Total Grant & Scholarships 285 85% $3,719 $1,060,015

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 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-Knoxville students is 58.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.8%.

58.2%

  • African American 53.4% 39 students
  • white 59.2% 231 students
  • unknown 90.0% 9 students
  • hispanic 69.6% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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