
Tennessee Technological University
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$8,358
Avg in-state tuition
$18,390
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Cookeville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,778, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 57%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,358, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,390.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
57% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1270
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards10k
Students enrolled
79%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
83%
Black
4%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
Unknown
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
48%
Socio-economic diversity
38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
9
Total Online Enrollment
8,057
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 4% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 33% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $8,358 | $18,390 |
Graduate | $10,280 | $19,220 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,280 |
On-campus room and board | $8,850 |
On-campus other expenses | $5,400 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,850 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,400 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,400 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $23,888 | $33,920 |
Off-campus without family | $23,888 | $33,920 |
Off-campus with family | $15,038 | $25,070 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
88%
Institution Grant Aid
47%
Pell Grant
38%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$17k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agriculture, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
BA
MA
DOC
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