William R Moore College of Technology Tuition & Outcomes

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

William R Moore College of Technology is a private trade and vocational school in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling about 366 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,957 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,723. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,194 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,723
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $14,957 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 366 60.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 46.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 79.3%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 815
  • Room & Board: $18,272 annual estimate

William R Moore College of Technology: what the data shows

Common questions about William R Moore College of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is William R Moore College of Technology?

William R Moore College of Technology is located in Memphis, TN (ZIP 38104-7240).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is William R Moore College of Technology public or private?

William R Moore College of Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does William R Moore College of Technology cost?

Published tuition: $9,723.

Average net price after aid: $14,957.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,026
$30,001–$48,000$14,155
$48,001–$75,000$13,276

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,892.

How big is William R Moore College of Technology?

Total enrollment: 366 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 815 students.

About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at William R Moore College of Technology?

150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.

First-year retention: 55.5%.

What do graduates of William R Moore College of Technology earn?

Median earnings: $38,931 six years after entry; $32,194 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

35.36% of students receive Pell grants.

What is William R Moore College of Technology known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is William R Moore College of Technology a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $32,194 at 10 years; net price $14,957. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$9,723
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at William R Moore College of Technology was $9,723.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$14,957
2024 Value

In 2024 William R Moore College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,957.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$59,828 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$14,957 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$38,892 4-Year Tuition

$18,272 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$27,995 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$111,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for William R Moore College of Technology.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at William R Moore College of Technology was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for William R Moore College of Technology in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$5,880$5,880$11,256
2014$5,880$5,880$10,140
2015$5,985$5,985$11,681
2016$6,135$6,135$10,008
2017$6,255$6,255$11,100
2018$7,305$7,305$12,560
2019$9,870$9,870$11,809
2020$8,848$8,848$12,253
2021$8,850$8,850$13,426
2022$9,678$9,678$15,491
2023$9,678$9,678$15,323

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

William R Moore College of Technology reported total enrollment of about 366 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 95% male and 5% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (37.2%), White (30.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). About 35.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at William R Moore College of Technology in 2024 is 366 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 815 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

55.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 37.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

39.71% 100% Completion Time

50.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39.71% of students graduating from William R Moore College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Welding Technology/Welder: 85% male / 15% female
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
  • Building/Property Maintenance: 94% male / 6% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for William R Moore College of Technology.

Return on Investment

$32,194 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

438.11% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for William R Moore College of Technology.

Top Programs by Completions

7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Welding Technology/Welder: 41 completions

2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 29 completions

3. Building/Property Maintenance: 18 completions

4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 18 completions

5. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 14 completions

6. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 9 completions

7. Plumbing Technology/Plumber: 8 completions

Most popular programs at William R Moore College of Technology.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for William R Moore College of Technology graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for William R Moore College of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 79.3%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,354
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,280

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

William R Moore College of Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Memphis, TN, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance. Enrollment is approximately 366 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (37.2%), White (30.0%), Hispanic or Latino (22.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 50.00%. Approximately 35.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Memphis, TN 38104-7240

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

William R Moore College of Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William R Moore College of Technology located?

William R Moore College of Technology is located in Memphis, TN.

How much does William R Moore College of Technology cost?

Reported tuition is $9,723 and average net price is $14,957 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,272 annually.

What is the student body demographics at William R Moore College of Technology?

William R Moore College of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 815 students, Black or African American (37.2%), White (30.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend William R Moore College of Technology?

About 46.2% of students at William R Moore College of Technology are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of William R Moore College of Technology earn?

Median earnings are $38,931 six years after entry and $32,194 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at William R Moore College of Technology?

The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is William R Moore College of Technology public or private?

William R Moore College of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Memphis, TN.

Is William R Moore College of Technology an HBCU?

No. William R Moore College of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is William R Moore College of Technology a tribal college?

No. William R Moore College of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is William R Moore College of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, William R Moore College of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.9%).

Is William R Moore College of Technology religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for William R Moore College of Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Tennessee trade schools profile
  • Memphis, Tennessee city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Tennessee

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.