Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

60/100 · earnings-weighted

Motlow State Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388

🌐 www.mscc.edu/

Motlow State Community College — tuition $4,224 in-state, $17,424 out-of-state

Motlow State Community College campus, Tullahoma, TN. Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%

Outcomes

44/100

Affordability

B+

76/100

Resources

C+

56/100

Experience

38/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,060

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

58%

Retention Rate

21.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$12,063

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Motlow State Community College ▼

26% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$299,482

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,533

1-Year Change

+4.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Motlow State Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,397

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$35,751

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

33.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

28.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TN wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Motlow State Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	$39,211	$76,560	+5%	#26 of 60	#20	—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$66,609	$73,546	-9%	#783 of 962	#615	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$26,915	$41,299	-6%	#591 of 947	#389	$3,500
Education	—	$41,013	-2%	#19 of 31	#14	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Motlow State Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $299,482
Avg rent near campus: $1,533/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37388 (4.0% cap, Tullahoma)

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🏆 Where Motlow State Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#21

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,224	$17,424

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

52%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$12,063

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,783
$30,001 - $48,000	$10,004
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,688
$75,001 - $110,000	$12,861
$110,001+	$15,182

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 801 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 144 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 31 grads/yr Education, General 29 grads/yr Information Technology 21 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 8 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5 grads/yr Child Development 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Motlow State Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Electrical and electronics drafters

$74k/yr 21,600 jobs

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

$71k/yr 15,000 jobs

Student Demographics

6,060

Total Students

61%

Women

51%

Traditional Age (18-24)

26%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%

Hispanic 13%

Black 10%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 26%

With Family 74%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,563 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 34%

Hybrid (Some Online) 30%

Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%

25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Motlow State Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Motlow State Community College?

Tuition at Motlow State Community College is $4,224 for in-state students and $17,424 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,063.

What is the graduation rate at Motlow State Community College?

The graduation rate at Motlow State Community College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Motlow State Community College a good school?

Motlow State Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Motlow State Community College?

Motlow State Community College has a total enrollment of 6,060 students.

Is there rental demand near Motlow State Community College?

Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Motlow State Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,563 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Tullahoma area.

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