Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

2468 Technology Center Drive
Jackson, TN 38301
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson serves 3,052 students (25% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,052 students
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
(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
n/a
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
24
11
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson has grown by 43% over five years.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,052 students
699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
752 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
2,300 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
305 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
752 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,300 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
34%
19%
% White
43%
55%
% Hawaiian
2%
9%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.75%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$26,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,059
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 3,052 students
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • 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 $13,174 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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