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Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-0001

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Mid-SizeRuralPublic

Known for business — excellent value

Tennessee Technological University is a public institution in Cookeville with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1148, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,501 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,207.

Established
1915
Mascot
Awesome Eagle
Type
Public research university and institute of technology
Conference
Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competes
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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83%Acceptance
1148SAT Avg
8,495Students
16:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$48,501Earnings 10yr
$14,207Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Tennessee Technological University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1148

Reading & Writing
520620
Math
500630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1148

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,084
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,116
Room & Board$10,502
Books & Supplies$1,280
Total Cost of Attendance$25,338
Average Net Price$14,207
Median Debt at Graduation$15,650
Monthly Payment (10yr)$166

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,641
$30–48K$11,325
$48–75K$14,405
$75–110K$17,795
$110K+$18,329

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,207

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (88)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,495
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate54.2%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,759
8 Years$46,379
10 Years$48,501

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,300
Men
$54,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#288

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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