Motlow State Community College
About Motlow State Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Motlow State Community College teaches in Tullahoma and across the highlands of middle Tennessee, near the Jack Daniel's distillery that its founding family owned. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1969
Location
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Students
3,962
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
33.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,738
Out-of-state: $17,722
Avg Net Price
$15,742
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,397
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
33.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
55.4%
Transfer Out
13%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
45.4%
$/Student
$5.4K
Class Size
Large
The 33.6% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,738
In-State
$17,722
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,326
After Financial Aid
$15,742
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$15,003
Receive Grants
28.2%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,738/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $15,742.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Motlow State Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$26,000
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Motlow State Community College.
Gender
62.3%
Female
38%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,962
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
51.6%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
17.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 62% of the student body. 51.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,962
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Motlow State Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 86 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
86
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
45
Men
41
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Motlow State Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,397
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$27K
730 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
42 grads
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
$39K
40 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
$41K
23 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
19 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $40K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.