School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson serves 3,117 students (18% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,117 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
(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
70 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
27
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson has grown by 46% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,117 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
546 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
2,571 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
546 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,571 students
776 students
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
35%
20%
% White
47%
62%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.
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