Tennessee Technological University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cookeville, TN

$8,358

Avg in-state tuition

$18,390

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Tennessee Technological University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

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 awards

10k

Students enrolled

79%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

83%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer Science
6	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering Technology, General
8	Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
13	History
	History, General
14	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	General Studies
15	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
16	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
17	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
18	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
19	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Chemistry, General
20	Psychology
	Psychology, General
21	Social Sciences
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
22	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

Tennessee Technological University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Tennessee Technological University

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.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

Explore Rankings

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.