Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is a public two-year institution located in Newbern, TN, a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 2,068 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides certificate-level training across a broad range of technical and health disciplines, including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Computer Support Specialist, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.

Newbern is a small rural community in western Tennessee, and Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest serves an important workforce development function for students in this region who seek practical, career-ready credentials across trades, manufacturing, and healthcare fields.