C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
82/100 · earnings-weighted

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

2-Year Public
📍 McMinnville, Tennessee 37110
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
25/100

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

656
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,487
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville ▼

47% 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
$255,248
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+4.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,322
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,759
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
66.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among certificate-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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$53,760$68,160+10%#24 of 55#16—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$34,294$55,153-2%#407 of 757#312—
Precision Metal Working$33,353$44,220-9%#271 of 365#214—

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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $255,248
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,000/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37305 (4.2% cap, Beersheba Springs)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$8,487
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,906
$30,001 - $48,000$5,505
$48,001 - $75,000$7,786

Student Demographics

656
Total Students
26%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
47%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 13%
Black 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 47%
With Family 53%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~306 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville?
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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville?
The graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville a good school?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville has a total enrollment of 656 students.
Is there rental demand near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville?
Yes! Approximately 47% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McMinnville live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 306 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the McMinnville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology