Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Council on Occupational Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | Not available | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | Not available | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $3,720 | State avg: $15,202. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.32% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at TCAT Athens pays approximately $3,720 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Tennessee average of $15,202 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is TCAT Athens?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Tennessee and national averages.
TCAT Athens net price
$3,720
Tennessee average
$15,202
National average
$17,506
TCAT Athens Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at Not available and average net price at $3,720. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
Not available
Current net price
$3,720
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for TCAT Athens in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$40,540
Undergraduates
365
10-Year Median Earnings - TCAT Athens vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
TCAT Athens graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends TCAT Athens?
Undergraduates
365
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.32%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.32% of TCAT Athens students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at TCAT Athens
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
TCAT Athens lists Council on Occupational Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
TCAT Athens is listed at 1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN 37371-0848. Accreditor: Council on Occupational Education.
Compare Schools
Compare TCAT Athens with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCAT Athens | Not available | Not available | $3,720 | $40,540 |
| Vanderbilt University | 6.28% | $63,946 | $19,040 | $91,565 |
| Baptist Health Sciences University | 67.76% | $13,846 | $13,401 | $72,529 |
| Rhodes College | 49.68% | $54,892 | $25,060 | $66,651 |
| The University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $66,318 |
Similar Schools in Athens
This local cluster focuses on nearby Athens schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Athens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is TCAT Athens's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for TCAT Athens in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
What is TCAT Athens's average net price?
TCAT Athens's average net price in the local dataset is $3,720.
What is TCAT Athens's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $40,540 for TCAT Athens.
Is TCAT Athens accredited?
TCAT Athens's accreditor in the local dataset is Council on Occupational Education.
How many students attend TCAT Athens?
The local dataset lists 365 undergraduate students at TCAT Athens.
What percentage of TCAT Athens students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for TCAT Athens in the local dataset is 32.32%.
What is the federal loan rate at TCAT Athens?
The federal loan rate for TCAT Athens in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify TCAT Athens data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with TCAT Athens or the latest official federal education data.