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Nashville State Technical Community College was established in the 1960s after Thayer Hospital shifted its locations. The university offers associates degrees and professional certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, including arts and humanities, business, communication and media, engineering and technology, healthcare, and skilled trades.
To better serve the residents of Tennessee, apart from its main campus, the Nashville State Technical Community College also has learning sites in:
In contrast to the other community colleges in Tennessee, the Nashville State Technical Community College does not offer any intercollegiate athletics programs.
Nashville, TN 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, 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. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 392. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 392 and 480.
Nashville State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 7,077 enrolled students (as of 2007).
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
http://www.nscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 158 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, technical and business writing, general studies |
| Business And Management | 101 | business management, MIS, accounting technology, entrepreneurship |
| Engineering Technician | 79 | computer systems tech, electronics tech, drafting, engineering technology, manufacturing tech, civil engineering tech, robotics tech, architectural engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 49 | child development, community organization |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | computer networking, web design |
| Office And Administration | 32 | administrative assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 32 | commercial art, photography |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 31 | science tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 23 | chef training |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | surgical tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Construction Trades | 10 | electrician |
| Music | 9 | various music studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 6 | landscaping |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Science | 2 | biotechnology |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
Number of programs and degrees for Nashville State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 527 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 52 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 8 |
In 2007, Nashville State had a total enrollment of 7,077 students (4,074 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 47% |
| Part-Time | 53% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 95% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, 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 | 4,020 | 2,600 | 65% | 1,980 | 76% |
| Men | 1,747 | 1,202 | 69% | 914 | 76% |
| Women | 2,273 | 1,398 | 62% | 1,066 | 76% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 392 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 392 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 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 |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,814 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,890 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Nashville State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 814500)
Nashville State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $62,042 | 3 | $55,023 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 25 | $53,128 | 24 | $49,116 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $46,539 | 12 | $41,219 |
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $37,181 | 23 | $34,907 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $45,287 | 62 | $42,603 |
*: 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Technical and Business Writing
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % 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 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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