Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga

Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga is a mid-size independent two-year college located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,462. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Tennessee postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $26,084 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $31,102. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $15,917. The student-to-faculty ratio is 49:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.