School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson serves 1,287 students (69% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,287 students
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
11
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson has grown by 11% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,287 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
886 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
401 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
128 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
886 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
401 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
68%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7525%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,600
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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