School Highlights
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski serves 742 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
(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
34 staff
38 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 56% over five years.
Total Enrollment
742 students
1,083 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
155 students
416 students
# Part-Time Students
587 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
395 students
393 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
155 students
378 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
587 students
776 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
5%
20%
% White
65%
62%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
21%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$26,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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