- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Northwest is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents System, the seventh largest system of higher education in the United States. This system comprises six universities, 14 community colleges, and 27 Colleges of Applied Technology.
School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest serves 2,284 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,284 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
(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
1965
Colors
Blue, Red
Total Faculty
59 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
27
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest has grown by 271% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest diversity score of 0.61 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,284 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
603 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
1,681 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
907 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
603 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,681 students
776 students
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
22%
20%
% White
57%
62%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
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 Northwest's ranking?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Most Programs Offered.
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