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Nashville, Tennessee is home to Nashville State. Nashville is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Nashville State go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, photography and commercial art, business and management, engineering technician, family and social work, nutrition and exercise therapy, and science and laboratory technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Nashville State has 7,198 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at Nashville State attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Nashville State Technical Community College
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209-4515
General Phone: (615) 353-3333
Admissions Phone: (615) 353-3215
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 353-3250
http://www.nscc.edu
Nashville State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 126 | business management, MIS, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 95 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, general studies |
| Engineering Technician | 79 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, engineering technology, civil engineering tech, drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Family And Social Work | 68 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer networking, web design |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 40 | commercial art, photography |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 36 | science tech |
| Office And Administration | 32 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 27 | electrician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police |
| Music | 24 | various music studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 7 | machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | automobile mechanics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | landscaping |
Number of programs and degrees for Nashville State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 495 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 4 |
In 2005, Nashville State had a total enrollment of 7,198 students (4,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 63% |
| Part-Time | 37% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,439 | 1,710 | 70% | 1,027 | 60% |
| Men | 1,067 | 776 | 73% | 481 | 62% |
| Women | 1,372 | 934 | 68% | 546 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 19 |
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 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 353-3215
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,367 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,781 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Nashville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 814500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 353-3250
Nashville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 3 | $52,818 | 3 | $46,771 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $47,888 | 20 | $44,257 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $38,968 | 19 | $37,595 |
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $34,919 | 18 | $33,653 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $42,425 | 60 | $39,092 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nashville State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (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 Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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