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Tennessee Technological University

📍 Cookeville, Tennessee🏛️ Town Setting👥 8,698 Undergrads🔗 www.tntech.edu

Overview

Tennessee Technological University is an medium public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee. It enrolls about 8,698 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 76%. Graduates earn a median of $48,501 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

76%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,151

528–650

Net Price

$14,246

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

58%

Retention

78%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$48,501

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

SAT Average

1,151

ACT Composite

20–27

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200528 – 650 (mid 50%)800

Math

200520 – 660 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

120 – 27 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,376

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$15,576

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,663

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$14,246

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,815
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,445
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,861
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,245
$110,001 +	$18,936

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

33.5%

Academics & Programs

Tennessee Technological University offers programs across 22 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

17.0%

Engineering

15.4%

Education

10.6%

Health Professions

8.1%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.0%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

5.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.0%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

58%

On-Time (4yr)

41%

Retention (FT)

78%

% Earning >$25K

74%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$43,759

8 years

$46,379

10 years

$48,501

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

50.0%

White

59.7%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.6%

Black or African American

4.2%

Asian

2.5%

Hispanic / Latino

6.0%

Two or more races

3.4%

International

1.8%

Gender

Women

44.7%

Men

55.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tennessee Technological University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 76%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1151.

How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?

In-state tuition is $11,376, and out-of-state is $15,576. Average net price after financial aid is $14,246.

What is Tennessee Technological University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Education.

What's the graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and 78% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.