School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis serves 1,960 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,960 students
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis
(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
57 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
26
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,960 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,141 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
819 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
132 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,141 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
819 students
776 students
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
62%
20%
% White
20%
62%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
94%
Acceptance Rate
76%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis?
The acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 87%.
What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Average community college minority breakdown and Most Programs Offered.
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