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West Tennessee Business College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1765th overall and 56th in Tennessee
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
57.1 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
69% / 76% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
281 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Jackson, TN 38301
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,000 (31,726 urban / 8,274 rural) |
| Households | 15,723 (2.42 people per house) |
| Families | 10,193 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 19,544 |
| Pop. — Asian | 121 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 213 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 20,227 |
| Pop. — Other | 263 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 197 (6 male / 191 female) |
| Admitted | 197 (6 male / 191 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 197 (6 male / 191 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 179 (6 male / 173 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 18 (N/A male / 18 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 281 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does West Tennessee Business College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does West Tennessee Business College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment |  |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
West Tennessee Business College Ranks 3620th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,084 | 215 |  95% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,760 | 36 |  16% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,046 | 33 |  15% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,213 | 216 |  95% |
| Any financial aid type | 216 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at West Tennessee Business College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | 12 | 269 | 281 |
| Total | 12 | 269 | 281 |
Most Popular Programs
West Tennessee Business College has over 9 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1170 | $11,150 | N/A |
| 2 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 34 | $10,250 | N/A |
| 3 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 34 | $9,975 | N/A |
| 4 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 37 | $10,550 | N/A |
| 5 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | 1500 | $10,325 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at West Tennessee Business College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 53 | 55 | |
| N/A | 32 | 32 | |
| 1 | 22 | 23 | |
| N/A | 18 | 18 | |
| N/A | 17 | 17 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
West Tennessee Business College Ranks 4142nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $20,520 ($14,040 male / $22,465 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 13 (3 male / 10 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 6 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $15 |
West Tennessee Business College Academics
West Tennessee Business College is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Instead, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at West Tennessee Business College.
West Tennessee Business College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, even so did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
West Tennessee Business College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
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