C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
81/100 · earnings-weighted

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville

2-Year Public
📍 Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
Outcomes
B
73/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C
50/100
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

544
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,003
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville ▼

46% 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
$314,914
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,415
1-Year Change
+3.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,700
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,916
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
80.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 84th 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-Shelbyville

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$52,115$69,441+12%#18 of 55#14—
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$40,179$58,014+3%#327 of 757#223—
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$50,668+18%#15 of 46#13—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$41,217$48,765+49%#4 of 104#2—
Precision Metal Working$40,605$44,804-8%#259 of 365#201—

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-Shelbyville Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $314,914
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,415/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 37160 (3.5% cap, Shelbyville)

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🏆 Where Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville Ranks

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

#11
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
of 20 schools
#13
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

90%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$7,003
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,121
$30,001 - $48,000$4,561
$48,001 - $75,000$6,152

Student Demographics

544
Total Students
18%
Women
54%
Traditional Age (18-24)
46%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 10%
Black 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 46%
With Family 54%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~251 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 54%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
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-Shelbyville?
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-Shelbyville?
The graduation rate at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville a good school?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (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-Shelbyville?
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville has a total enrollment of 544 students.
Is there rental demand near Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville?
Yes! Approximately 46% of students at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 251 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Shelbyville area.

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