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Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,830
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $52,901
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Tennessee Technological University is a public college in Cookeville, TN with 8,698 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1151 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,830 per year ($13,100 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,901 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,772
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,295
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 27%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing528–650
200800
SAT Math520–660
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What Tennessee Technological University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,486
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,926
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,126
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$13,100
- $30–48k$13,392
- $48–75k$14,530
- $75–110k$19,673
- $110k+$22,592
Get a personal estimate with Tennessee Technological University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $52,901
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,150
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,698
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White80%
- Hispanic6%
- Black4%
- Asian3%
Tennessee Technological University FAQ
What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?+
Tennessee Technological University admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 528–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1151.
What ACT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is Tennessee Technological University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Tennessee Technological University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,772 students applied to Tennessee Technological University and 7,295 were admitted; 1,988 enrolled.
Does Tennessee Technological University consider legacy status?+
No. Tennessee Technological University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Tennessee Technological University require an essay?+
Tennessee Technological University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,486 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,830.
What is Tennessee Technological University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 221847 · How we use this data
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