Admission Requirements
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville (TCAT Nashville) is a public institution of higher education that is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The college offers associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a variety of technical and trade fields.
Admission to TCAT Nashville is open to any student who has a high school diploma or equivalent. There are no specific admission requirements beyond that. However, some programs may have additional requirements, such as a minimum GPA or placement test scores.
Once admitted, students must complete a placement test to determine which courses they will need to take. Students who do not place into college-level English or math will be required to take developmental courses before they can begin taking courses in their chosen field of study.
TCAT Nashville has an open enrollment policy, which means that students can begin taking classes at any time. There are no semester start or end dates. Classes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial Aid
| State Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving state aid |
84% |
| Average state aid |
$2134 |
| Institutional Aid |
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| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
0% |
| Average institutional aid |
$763 |
| Student Loans |
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| Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
0% |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
- Certificates of 2 years, but less than 4 year
Majors Offered
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- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Support Specialist
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Welding Technology/Welder
