Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie is a public certificate and vocational school in McKenzie, Tennessee, enrolling about 95 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 81.25% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,720 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,778 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 95 97.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 81.25%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).

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

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

Where is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie is located in McKenzie, TN (ZIP 38201).

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

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

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

Average net price after aid: $7,778.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$6,797
$30,001–$48,000$9,215
$48,001–$75,000$9,629

How big is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie?

Total enrollment: 95 students.

About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.

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

150%-time completion rate: 81.25%.

First-year retention: 67.7%.

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

Median earnings: $33,112 six years after entry; $36,720 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

48.23% of students receive Pell grants.

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

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

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

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 81.25%; median earnings $36,720 at 10 years; net price $7,778. 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-McKenzie was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,778
2024 Value

In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,778.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$31,112 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,778 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-McKenzie.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48.23% 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-McKenzie 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-McKenzie 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$9,743
2014$7,195
2015$7,200
2016$1,564
2017$3,577
2018$1,467
2019$381
2020$2,163
2021$5,867
2022$2,145
2023$2,256

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-McKenzie reported total enrollment of about 95 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 85% male and 15% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.0%), Black or African American (9.5%), and Two or More Races (7.4%). About 48.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie in 2024 is 95 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

67.7%
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 79.0%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

79.17% 100% Completion Time

81.25% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 79.17% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie 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
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary: 0% male / 100% 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-McKenzie.

Return on Investment

$36,720 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

1080.25% Return on Investment

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

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Welding Technology/Welder: 20 completions

2. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 13 completions

3. Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary: 10 completions

4. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 6 completions

5. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 6 completions

6. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 5 completions

7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 3 completions

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

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

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

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,780

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-McKenzie is a public institution located in McKenzie, TN. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. Enrollment is approximately 95 students. Student body composition includes White (79.0%), Black or African American (9.5%), Two or More Races (7.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 81.25%. Approximately 48.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

McKenzie, TN 38201

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 81.25% graduation rate, Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie 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-McKenzie located?

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

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

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $7,778 in the latest College Scorecard data.

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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie reports total enrollment of about 95 students, White (79.0%), Black or African American (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

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

About 57.0% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie are first-generation college students.

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

Median earnings are $33,112 six years after entry and $36,720 ten years after entry.

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

The 150%-time completion rate is 81.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

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

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

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie an HBCU?

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

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

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

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie 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.