Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville campus
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in McMinnville, Tennessee, TCA-McMinnville 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-McMinnville 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-McMinnville 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 63% at TCA-McMinnville 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 TCA-McMinnville are Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Welding Technology/Welder, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

Welding Technology/Welder

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Electrician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville received on average $4,320 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.

$4,320
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 68% $2,658 $119,610
Other Federal Grant 63 95% $2,725 $171,647
State Grant/Scholarships 64 97% $1,628 $104,169
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 8% $1,000 $5,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 65 98% $4,320 $280,816

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville 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-McMinnville students is 75.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.1%.

75.6%

  • white 78.0% 64 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville 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-McMinnville 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