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Chattanooga State Technical Community College, also referred to as Chatt State, is a regionally accredited, 2-year community college. It was established on the 20th of September, 1965. Chattanooga State Technical Community College offers an array of degree and certificate studies, university parallel transfer programs, continuing education, adult education, dual enrollment as well as community service programs, and technological training courses. The college enrolls over 10,000 students and the classes and programs are held across 6 county service areas:
Chattanooga State Technical Community College has 4 athletics teams called the Tigers. There are fast-pitch softball, men's baseball, and men and women's basketball teams that wear the official colors, blue and orange.
Chattanooga State is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chattanooga is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Chattanooga State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study.
Not all applicants to Chattanooga State are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 7,836 students study at Chattanooga State (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406-0000
http://www.chattanoogastate.edu
Chattanooga State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 255 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 110 | radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 91 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 73 | MIS, business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | industrial tech, electronics tech, drafting, mechanical engineering tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | community organization, child development |
| Law | 24 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Office And Administration | 24 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 8 | fire-fighting |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Chattanooga State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 624 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 3 |
In 2005, Chattanooga State had a total enrollment of 7,836 students (4,978 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 90% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chattanooga, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,349 | 1,349 | 100% | 1,349 | 100% |
| Men | 551 | 551 | 100% | 551 | 100% |
| Women | 798 | 798 | 100% | 798 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,413 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,827 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Chattanooga State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 399800)
Chattanooga State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $59,903 | 7 | $58,636 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $51,553 | 5 | $51,170 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $33,294 | 7 | $41,392 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 9 | $46,126 | 9 | $42,818 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 29 | $45,414 | 29 | $48,619 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $55,899 | 4 | $52,855 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $46,727 | 49 | $44,778 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $41,084 | 21 | $38,584 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $35,256 | 12 | $46,744 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $37,175 | 9 | $42,818 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $59,305 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $45,880 | 95 | $43,812 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chattanooga State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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