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Tennessee Technological University

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Tennessee Tech University

Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-0001

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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

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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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (88)

Student Life

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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

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Varsity Sports — Golden Eagles

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History & Fun Facts

•History Tennessee Tech is rooted in the University of Dixie (colloquially known as Dixie College), which was chartered in November 1909 and began operations in 1912.
•Dixie College was established as a Christian institution by members of the Broad Street Church of Christ, headed by Jere Whitson.
•On March 27, 1915, the state government assumed control of the campus and chartered the new school as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute.
•In 1929, the first class graduated with four-year bachelor's degrees.
•Everett Derryberry was elected to serve as Tennessee Tech's president in 1940.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from TN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

71 mi(123 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

179 mi(310 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

251 mi(435 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville66 mi

ATL Atlanta185 mi

BHM Birmingham194 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA881 mi · ~25h 27m drive

New York, NY696 mi · ~20h 6m drive

Hartford, CT789 mi · ~22h 48m drive

Providence, RI850 mi · ~24h 33m drive

Albany, NY769 mi · ~22h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Rochester, NY639 mi · ~18h 28m drive

Buffalo, NY582 mi · ~16h 49m drive

Philadelphia, PA620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Harrisburg, PA546 mi · ~15h 46m drive

Newark, NJ689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Washington, DC501 mi · ~14h 28m drive

Baltimore, MD531 mi · ~15h 20m drive

Atlanta, GA179 mi · ~5h 10m drive

Charlotte, NC270 mi · ~7h 48m drive

Raleigh, NC385 mi · ~11h 7m drive

Miami, FL785 mi · ~22h 41m drive

Orlando, FL580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Tampa, FL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Nashville, TN71 mi · ~2h 3m drive

New Orleans, LA505 mi · ~14h 35m drive

Richmond, VA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

Chicago, IL410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Detroit, MI445 mi · ~12h 51m drive

Minneapolis, MN731 mi · ~21h 7m drive

St. Louis, MO308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Kansas City, MO536 mi · ~15h 29m drive

Indianapolis, IN251 mi · ~7h 15m drive

Columbus, OH295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Cleveland, OH421 mi · ~12h 10m drive

Milwaukee, WI491 mi · ~14h 11m drive

Dallas, TX684 mi · ~19h 46m drive

Houston, TX723 mi · ~20h 53m drive

Austin, TX816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

San Antonio, TX886 mi · ~25h 36m drive

Los Angeles, CA1848 mi · ~53h 23m drive

San Francisco, CA2027 mi · ~58h 33m drive

San Diego, CA1811 mi · ~52h 19m drive

Seattle, WA2029 mi · ~58h 37m drive

Portland, OR2027 mi · ~58h 33m drive

Denver, CO1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive

Phoenix, AZ1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive

Honolulu, HI4404 mi · ~127h 14m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

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2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Nashville (BNA)66 miles

Rental car

99 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

132 min$79-132

Atlanta (ATL)185 miles

Rental car

278 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

370 min$222-370

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award