School Highlights
TCAT Athens serves 366 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
TCAT Athens
(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
13 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
16
Student Body
The student population of TCAT Athens has grown by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The TCAT Athens diversity score of 0.34 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 42% over five years.
Total Enrollment
366 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
186 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
180 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
561 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
186 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
180 students
776 students
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
81%
62%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
69%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,100
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Acceptance Rate
90%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of TCAT Athens?
The acceptance rate of TCAT Athens is 90%, which is higher than the state average of 87%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to TCAT Athens is Cleveland State Community College (21.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3535 Adkisson Drive
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-7141
21.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,400 Out-state tuition: $17,216 Minority enrollment: 21%
276 Patton Lane
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 354-3000
30.0 miles
Enrollment: 5,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Acceptance rate: 99% In-state tuition: $4,271 Out-state tuition: $16,911 Minority enrollment: 21%
1745 Harriman Highway
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-6703
36.7 miles
Enrollment: 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Private for-profit
248 Northgate Mall Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 305-7781
40.4 miles
Enrollment: 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $10,087 Minority enrollment: 50%
910 Miller Avenue
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-7502
41.7 miles
Enrollment: 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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