Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a public certificate and vocational school in Newbern, Tennessee, enrolling about 717 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.98% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,514 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,698 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 717 84.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.98%
  • First-Generation Students: 61.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,023

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest: what the data shows

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

Where is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is located in Newbern, TN (ZIP 38059).

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest public or private?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a Public institution.

How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest cost?

Average net price after aid: $9,698.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$9,431
$30,001–$48,000$9,680
$48,001–$75,000$9,681
$75,001–$110,000$12,712

How big is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest?

Total enrollment: 717 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,023 students.

About 84% enroll full-time in our extract.

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

150%-time completion rate: 68.98%.

First-year retention: 63.8%.

What do graduates of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest earn?

Median earnings: $35,765 six years after entry; $38,514 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

24.24% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.98%; median earnings $38,514 at 10 years; net price $9,698. 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 Northwest was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,698
2024 Value

In 2024 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,698.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$38,792 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,698 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 Northwest.

Financial Aid by Income Level

24.24% 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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$7,151
2014$4,299
2015$7,350
2016$7,378
2017$9,118
2018$10,165
2019$11,082
2020$11,971
2021$8,283
2022$8,342
2023$10,375

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 Northwest reported total enrollment of about 717 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 61% male and 39% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (31.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). About 24.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest in 2024 is 717 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,023 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

63.8%
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 55.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

68.98% 100% Completion Time

68.98% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 68.98% of students graduating from Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest 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: 6% male / 94% female
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% 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 Northwest.

Return on Investment

$38,514 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

892.83% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 80 completions

2. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 69 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 46 completions

4. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 45 completions

5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 40 completions

6. Welding Technology/Welder: 37 completions

7. Computer Support Specialist: 31 completions

8. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 17 completions

9. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 12 completions

Most popular programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,004

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 Northwest is a public institution located in Newbern, TN. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 717 students. Student body composition includes White (55.8%), Black or African American (31.0%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.98%. Approximately 24.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Newbern, TN 38059

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest located?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is located in Newbern, TN.

How much does Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $9,698 in the latest College Scorecard data.

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

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,023 students, White (55.8%), Black or African American (31.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

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

About 61.3% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest earn?

Median earnings are $35,765 six years after entry and $38,514 ten years after entry.

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

The 150%-time completion rate is 69.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest public or private?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a public institution located in Newbern, TN.

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest an HBCU?

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

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).

Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest religiously affiliated?

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