School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Nashville, TN). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209-4515
Main Phone: (615) 353-3333
Web Site: www.nscc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,642 (full-time equivalent) students. 57.9% of students attend full-time, while 42.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 398 male students and 352 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 53.1% of the student body, while females made up 46.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (24)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (4)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree

Degree Programs

Building Trade And Construction

• Electrician

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business Administration
• Information Technology

• Architectural Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Environmental Control
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Diagnostics Technician

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Commercial Art And Design
• Music
• Photography And Film

• Culinary

• Criminal Justice

• Engine And Automotive

• Other Science Technology

School Accreditation

Nashville State Technical Community College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Nashville State Technical Community College is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.