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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 38%

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

While the on-time graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis are Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Dental Assisting/Assistant. 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

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis received on average $4,739 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.

$4,739
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 217 70% $3,250 $705,218
Other Federal Grant 217 70% $4,849 $1,052,207
State Grant/Scholarships 301 96% $1,232 $370,958
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 1% $1,064 $3,192
Total Grant & Scholarships 301 96% $4,739 $1,426,357

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis 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-Memphis students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.3%.

38.4%

  • asian 28.6% 2 students
  • African American 36.7% 202 students
  • white 34.5% 40 students
  • unknown 43.9% 18 students
  • hispanic 62.9% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis 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-Memphis 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

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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