- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Morristown or TCAT Morristown, is a public technical college in the Tennessee Board of Regents' Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology system located in Morristown, Tennessee, United States.
School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown serves 749 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 15%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
(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
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
60 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
749 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
587 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
162 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
725 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
587 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
162 students
776 students
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
2%
20%
% White
85%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,400
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
94%
Acceptance Rate
81%
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-Morristown?
The acceptance rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 87%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown is Walters State Community College (2.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 South Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-2600
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-2600
2.7 miles
Enrollment: 5,899 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,327 Out-state tuition: $17,198 Minority enrollment: 17%
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 546-5567
40.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,581 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
South College
Private for-profit
3904 Lonas Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 251-1800
41.6 miles
Enrollment: 11,557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $19,475 Minority enrollment: 52%
Haywood Community College
Public
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-2821
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $2,580 Out-state tuition: $8,724 Minority enrollment: 20%
265 Elkins Rd
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
Jacksboro, TN 37757
(423) 566-9629
51.3 miles
Enrollment: 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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