TCAT Athens
TCAT Athens is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Athens, TN. It offers 17 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1971 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at TCAT Athens is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $4,620. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,296 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 11 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at TCAT Athens.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,620 | $3,936 | 1,296 Hours | 11 Months | $18,035 |
| 3 | Welding Technology/Welder | $4,620 | $1,472 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months | $10,695 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $6,260 | $3,699 | 1,728 Hours | 16 Months | $16,505 |
| 6 | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | $4,820 | $1,700 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months | $19,138 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 366 students attended TCAT Athens in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 14 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 23 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of TCAT Athens is 95% and transfer-out rate is 4%. The retention rate is 78% at the school.
| Student Population | 366 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Number of Faculty | 15 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of TCAT Athens is $4,620
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
97% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,084 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,620 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,936 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $11,902 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $4,158 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,084 |
Offered Certificate Programs
TCAT Athens offers 17 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 130 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 7 | 1 | 80 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 36 |
| Total | 17 | 2 | 130 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at TCAT Athens are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 130 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 14 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 80 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 36 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 10 |
| Business | ✔ | 1 completers |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | ✔ | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 48 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 48 |
| Business | ✔ | 3 completers |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) | ✔ | 3 |
| Total | 80 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 22 completers |
| Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 22 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 36 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 366 students have enrolled into TCAT Athens. By gender, 284 male and 82 female students are attending the school.
There are 294 White (80.33%), 19 Black/African American (5.19%), 31 Hispanic (8.47%), 1 Asian (0.27%), and 52 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 366 | 284 | 82 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 294 | 234 | 60 |
| Two More | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Un-Known | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN
- 423-744-2814
- School Website
- Online Application
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