Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Shelbyville, TN. It offers 28 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1972 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology and the 2025 tuition and fees is $7,200. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology programs ($9,128). The length of the program is 2,160 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 18 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | $7,200 | $1,944 | 2,160 Hours | 18 Months | $9,128 |
| 2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $4,320 | $2,029 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months | $10,695 |
| 3 | System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | $5,760 | $1,680 | 1,728 Hours | 16 Months | $32,382 |
| 4 | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | $5,760 | $2,874 | 1,728 Hours | 16 Months | $8,531 |
| 5 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $4,640 | $2,980 | 1,296 Hours | 12 Months | $18,035 |
| 6 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $6,160 | $4,013 | 1,728 Hours | 16 Months | $14,851 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 623 students attended Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 26 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 42 (full-time) and 20 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is 81% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 100% at the school.
| Student Population | 623 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 81% |
| Number of Faculty | 36 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is $7,200
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
93% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,770 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,200 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,944 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $19,476 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,804 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,770 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville offers 28 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 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, 258 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 10 | 0 | 50 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 10 | 0 | 116 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 | 57 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 258 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 258 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 35 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 50 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 116 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 57 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 35 |
| Total | 35 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 1 completers |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✕ | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 18 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 8 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 3 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 2 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 50 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 24 completers |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✕ | 24 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 20 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 10 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 25 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 9 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 24 |
| Business | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | ✕ | 8 |
| Total | 116 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | ✕ | 0 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 57 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 57 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 57 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 623 students have enrolled into Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville. By gender, 521 male and 102 female students are attending the school.
There are 458 White (73.52%), 32 Black/African American (5.14%), 63 Hispanic (10.11%), 3 Asian (0.48%), and 127 students with other races. 3 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 623 | 521 | 102 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 32 | 26 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 63 | 52 | 11 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 458 | 385 | 73 |
| Two More | 39 | 32 | 7 |
| Un-Known | 21 | 20 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Directory Information
- 1405 Madison St, Shelbyville, TN
- 931-685-5013
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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