Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public certificate and vocational school in Elizabethton, Tennessee, enrolling about 546 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.11% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $35,069 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $8,568 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 546 88.5% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.11%
  • First-Generation Students: 65.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 27.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,078

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton: what the data shows

Common questions about Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is located in Elizabethton, TN (ZIP 37643).

NCES locale classification: Rural distant.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton public or private?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a Public institution.

How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton cost?

Average net price after aid: $8,568.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,181
$30,001–$48,000$8,922
$48,001–$75,000$8,877
$75,001–$110,000$11,359

How big is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

Total enrollment: 546 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,078 students.

About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

150%-time completion rate: 81.11%.

First-year retention: 79.7%.

What do graduates of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton earn?

Median earnings: $34,592 six years after entry; $35,069 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

26.41% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.11%; median earnings $35,069 at 10 years; net price $8,568. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$8,568
2024 Value

In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,568.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$34,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$8,568 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.41% 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$7,163
2014$9,623
2015$9,960
2016$8,446
2017$10,755
2018$9,968
2019$10,522
2020$11,417
2021$9,692
2022$6,587
2023$8,419

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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton reported total enrollment of about 546 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), and Black or African American (5.0%). About 26.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 65.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.5% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in 2024 is 546 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,078 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

79.7%
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 White at 82.0%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

78.33% 100% Completion Time

81.11% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 78.33% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14% male / 86% female
  • Dietitian Assistant: 5% male / 95% female
  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 5% male / 95% 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton.

Return on Investment

$35,069 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

923.26% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 117 completions

2. Dietitian Assistant: 41 completions

3. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 39 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 36 completions

5. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 34 completions

6. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 28 completions

7. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 21 completions

8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 21 completions

9. Electrician: 16 completions

Most popular programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,206

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public institution located in Elizabethton, TN. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Dietitian Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Enrollment is approximately 546 students. Student body composition includes White (82.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), Black or African American (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.11%. Approximately 26.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 65.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Elizabethton, TN 37643

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.11% graduation rate, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton located?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is located in Elizabethton, TN.

How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,568 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,078 students, White (82.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

About 65.2% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton earn?

Median earnings are $34,592 six years after entry and $35,069 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton?

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton public or private?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is a public institution located in Elizabethton, TN.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton an HBCU?

No. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton a tribal college?

No. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Tennessee trade schools 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.