Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is a public community college located in Athens, TN. It offers 17 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 2 programs).

It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is $4,419 for Tennessee residents and $4,419 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Tennessee public community colleges' average ($9,162).

The school has 221 students, which is lower than Tennessee community collleges' average (1,560). The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $4,419 for undergraduate programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens. The tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is cheaper than the average costs ($9,162) over public community colleges in Tennessee.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens and compare 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.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$4,419
Books & Supplies$3,138
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,560
Average Financial Aid$5,201
Cost of Attendance$24,117
Total Costs After Financial Aid$18,916
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens$4,419
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$17,412
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$4,419 $3,138 1,296 Hours 12 Months
Welding Technology/Welder$4,419 $1,430 1,296 Hours 12 Months
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology$6,865 $2,275 2,160 Hours 20 Months
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician$5,492 $3,700 1,728 Hours 16 Months
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications$6,865 $1,100 2,160 Hours 20 Months
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician$5,492 $2,075 1,728 Hours 16 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

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

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs2NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs17NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist9 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training33 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 221 students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 148 male students and 73 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2212210
Male Students1481480
Female Students73730

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN
Phone423-744-2814
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,419
Out-of-State$4,419
Student Population »221 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »69%
Retention Rate58%
Average Financial Aid »$5,201
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)