School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville serves 2,008 students (58% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,008 students
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
(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
18
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville has grown by 24% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,008 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,167 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
841 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,167 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
841 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
73%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6528%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,900
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
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
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is South College (0.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
0.8 miles
Enrollment: 12,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 48%
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
Knoxville, TN 37933
(865) 694-6400
11.3 miles
Enrollment: 11,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,868 Out-state tuition: $14,932 Minority enrollment: 22%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
28.4 miles
Enrollment: 447 students Minority enrollment: 23%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
31.0 miles
Enrollment: 826 students Minority enrollment: 20%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
37.1 miles
Enrollment: 5,897 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 18%
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