West Tennessee Business College

West Tennessee Business College, WTBC, was established in 1923. In 1929, it merged with the Jackson School of Business. Located in Jackson, Tennessee, it offers a number of Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as diploma programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of medical assistance, professional medical coding, cosmetology, and administrative assistance, among others.

West Tennessee Business College offers extensive financial assistance to eligible students. Aid of up to $50,000 annually is offered in the form of scholarships such as the Imagine America Scholarship, and the High School Senior Scholarship. The college also offers a variety of career services including job placement assistance.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, office and administration, and medical adminstration.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 297 in 2007-2008 (232 full-time equivalent).

About 5% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 95% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: West Tennessee Business College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Admissions (2008-2009)