Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is a public community college located in Knoxville, TN. It offers 35 programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,137 for Tennessee residents and $5,137 for out-of-state students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) of public community colleges in Tennessee.

It has 1,581 students that are lower than the average population (1,839 students) of community colleges in Tennessee. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (19 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $26,200.

Academic Overview

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is a 2-4 years, public school located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,137 for Tennessee residents and $5,137 for other students on average. It offers 35 degree programs through 35 Certificate programs. (The distance learning opportunity (online classes) is not offered.)

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1100 Liberty Street, Knoxville, TN
Phone	865-546-5567
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,137 Out-of-State$5,137
Student Population »	1,581 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	71%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 100% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,904
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $5,137 for undergraduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville. The tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville is cheaper than the average costs ($9,267) over public community colleges in Tennessee. Next table describes 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville compares to Tennessee community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

Cost of Attendance

2025 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$5,137
Books & Supplies	$2,326
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,814
Average Financial Aid	$2,904
Cost of Attendance	$24,277
Total Costs After Financial Aid	$21,373
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$26,200

Tuition by Program

2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program Name	Tuition & Fees	Books & Supplies	Program Lengths	Avg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	$5,137	$2,326	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Welding Technology/Welder	$5,631	$811	1,296 Hours	12 Months
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	$6,409	$2,617	1,728 Hours	16 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	$5,254	$1,727	1,500 Hours	14 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	$6,355	$908	1,728 Hours	16 Months
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	$8,179	$3,695	2,160 Hours	20 Months

Comparison

2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville	$5,137
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee	$17,914
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville offers Certificate programs - 35 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	35	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Support Specialist	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	45 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	47 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	79 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	85 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,581 students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 612 male students and 359 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	971	698	273
Male Students	612	395	217
Female Students	359	303	56