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Tennessee Technological University

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About Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University (branded as Tennessee Tech) is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (TPI), and before that as University of Dixie, the name under which it was founded as a private institution. Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, the university is governed by a board of trustees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". As an institute of technology, Tennessee Tech places special emphasis on undergraduate education in fields related to engineering, technology, and computer science, although degrees in education, liberal arts, agriculture, nursing, and other fields of study can be pursued as well. Additionally, there are graduate and doctorate offerings in engineering, education, business, and the liberal arts. As of the 2018 fall semester, Tennessee Tech enrolled more than 10,000 students, and its campus had 87 buildings on 235 acres (95 ha) centered along Dixie Avenue in northern Cookeville. Tennessee Tech athletic teams, named the Golden Eagles, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I as a mem

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76%

Acceptance

$14,246

Net price

8,698

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

76%

Acceptance rate

1,151

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading528650
SAT Math520660
ACT Composite2027

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,246

Average net price

$11,376

In-state tuition

$15,576

Out-of-state tuition

$13,302

Room & board

$1,280

Books & supplies

$25,663

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Students with federal loans

$15,650

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,815
$30–48K
$10,445
$48–75K
$13,861
$75–110K
$17,245
$110K+
$18,936

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$48,501

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,759

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,861

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,698

Total enrollment

7%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

45% women
55% men

Race & ethnicity

White
80%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Tennessee Technological University FAQ

Is Tennessee Technological University a public or private school?

Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in Cookeville, TN.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee Technological University?

Tennessee Technological University has an acceptance rate of 76%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?

The average annual net price at Tennessee Technological University is $14,246 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,376 in-state and $15,576 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University?

About 58% of students at Tennessee Technological University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Tennessee Technological University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Tennessee Technological University students earn a median of $48,501 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Tennessee Technological University?

Admitted students at Tennessee Technological University have an average SAT score of 1,151. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Tennessee Technological University?

Tennessee Technological University enrolls about 8,698 students.

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