Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens is a public two-year institution located in Athens, Tennessee, in a distant town setting. The college enrolls 557 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate-level training in skilled trades and healthcare. Programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Welding Technology/Welder.

Athens is located in McMinn County in southeastern Tennessee, within the broader Chattanooga regional economy. Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens serves students in rural and small-town east Tennessee who are seeking direct pathways into healthcare and skilled trade careers.