Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie

16940 Highland Dr
McKenzie, TN 38201
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie serves 155 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie
(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
9 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
16
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie diversity score of 0.47 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 85% over five years.
Total Enrollment
155 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
93 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
153 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
93 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
776 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
5%
20%
% White
71%
62%
% Hawaiian
12%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
83%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,300
$26,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
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-Mckenzie's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Mckenzie ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,176 per year for in-state students and $15,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,792 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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