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Overview
Based in the rural town of Cookeville, Tennessee, the Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. The university’s curriculum is focused on technology and science. A majority of students pursue degrees in teacher education, business, or mechanical engineering. Tennessee Tech is home to multiple research centers and students can receive funding for research initiatives through grants.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$15,929
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1187
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,084 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,116 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,502 |
| Books and Supplies | $1280 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,471
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,059
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,801
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
89%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4321
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,059
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$18,771,182
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$37,019,872
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,766
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,616
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$162
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,940
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,293
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7229
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
671
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15 | |
| Other | May 1 |
Application Fee
$25
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1187
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,902
Total Number of Undergrads
8,537
0
100
35%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
57%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
54
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
51
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
241
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Awesome Eagle
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
174
Total Female Athletes
103
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Tennessee Technological University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,700
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Johnson City
Top 5 Employers
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Valley Authority
State of Tennessee
Nissan Motor Corporation
Averitt Express
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Operations
Business Development
Education
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$11,616
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$162
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThere are a lot of smart people here, and I haven't heard a negative thing yet about it! When I tell everybody I am going to Tech, they say, Wow! That's a great school! Everybody is so excited for me!
Jessie from Greenbrier, TN
The teachers that I have had are wonderful and many of the classes are small enough to be fairly intimate.
Rachel from Nashville, TN
All the teachers are willing to help students individually, as are the students you go to class with. tutoring and online help is available for kids who need it, I'm learning a lot myself
Kevin from Mount Juliet, TN
Teachers really want you to have the best possible education that you can have here. Some teacher even bend over backwards to help you either understand the material or do better on assignments.
Christina from Clarksville, TN
Tennessee Technological University has one of the best college campus in Tennessee. The campus at Tennessee Technological University is small enough to where a new college student would not feel lost. The atmosphere of the campus is very friendly.
Tiara from Chattanooga, TN
I'm learning more than I ever expected to learn. I've done research projects that would have terrified me in high school, but are easy and somewhat fun to do now. It's great being able to take classes in subjects I'm interested in.
Brittany from Oak Ridge, TN
Classes are really hard and time consuming. If you want an A in your classes you are going to have to work for them, but most of the professors are really nice and willing to help you out. Almost all of the classes are taught by actual professor and not Teacher Assistants or Graduate Students.
Christina from Clarksville, TN
tennessee tech is an awesome school in the mid-south with a little something for everybody. fair prices, great location, and educated professors make this school one to definitely not just brush to the maybe/definitely not list when searching for a school. whether you want to be an engineer, a farmer, or a musician; the possibilities are endless. .
Daniel from Cookeville, TN
The teachers are very dedicated to helping their students further their education.
Maura from Cookeville, TN
Most of my professors are interesting so that helps me retain the material they teach.
Meghan from Crossville, TN
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