School Overview
Tennessee Technological University, or
Tennessee Tech, is a public university
located in
Cookeville, Tennessee, that enrolls
approximately 12,000 graduate and
undergraduate students a year. The school
emphasizes undergraduate degrees in
engineering and technology, liberal arts,
education, agriculture, and nursing. Graduate degrees focus on liberal arts,
engineering, education, and business.
U.S. News & World Report
considers Tennessee Tech to be one of the
top eight public institutions in the
Southern United States. The Princeton
Review considers it a Best Value
College.
Tennessee Tech is accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools.
Online Degrees and Programs
In addition to teacher education programs
and non-credit classes, Tennessee Tech
also offers students the opportunity to
pursue undergraduate degrees online in the
fields of accounting, professional
studies, and interdisciplinary
studies. Online graduate degrees
include the MBA, exercise studies,
education, professional studies, and
nursing.
Departments, Colleges, and Schools
Tennessee Tech is divided into 28
departments and five programs.
Departments include:
• Chemistry
• Accounting & Law
• English & Communications
• History
• Nursing
• Agriculture
• Biology
• Physics
• Web Design
• Chemical Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Education
• Computer Science
• Foreign Languages
• Mathematics
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Psychology
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Sociology and Political Science
• Decision Sciences and Management
• Music and Art
• World Cultures and Business
• Mechanical Engineering
• Human Ecology
• Economics, Finance and Marketing
• Exercise Science, Physical Education,
and Wellness
• Manufacturing and Industrial
Technology
The five programs are:
• Distance MBA
• Educational Technology
• Cooperative Education
• Honors
• Military Science
Financial Aid
Students attending Tennessee Tech are
eligible to receive federal and state
grants and loans and institutional
scholarships distributed both on merit and
need. Additionally, Tennessee Tech
participates in the state’s Lottery
Scholarship Program which gives
scholarships and grants to in-state
students funded by lottery sales.
Athletics
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
participate in the Ohio Valley
Conference. Six men’s
intercollegiate sports include basketball,
football, golf, tennis, baseball, and
cross country. Eight women’s teams
are fielded for cross country, basketball,
golf, softball, soccer, track and field
(both indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.
Housing
Tennessee Tech operates both traditional
residence halls and apartment-style suite
accommodations. Male-only residence halls
include Browning Hall and Evins
Hall. Crawford Hall is
female-only. Cooper, Dunn,
Ellington, Pinkerton, and Warf halls are
all co-ed. Business students are
housed in Jobe Hall, while engineering
students are housed in McCord Hall and
Maddox Hall. International students
generally live in MS Cooper Hall.
The students in the university’s honors
program live in Murphy Hall. Both
suite-style residences, New Hall North and
New Hall South, are co-ed.
General Information
| Admission Office Office of Admissions Box 5006 Cookeville, TN 38505-0001 (931) 372-3888 (800) 255-8881 Fax: (931) 372-6250 [email protected] Contact: Vanessa Palmer Admissions |
Main Address PO Box 5006 Cookeville, TN 38505-0001 (931) 372-3888 www.tntech.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 8,438 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,677 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,102 Graduate enrollment: 2,355 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor's Master's Doctoral |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $15 Online application fee: $15 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 91% Percent students who return sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
| Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations B Science B Services B Science B B Operations B Arts, Visual & Performing Arts B Arts B B Biological & Biomedical B Business, Management, & B Economics B B B B Relations B B B Communications & Journalism B B Communications Technologies Technologies – General B Computer & Information Sciences – General B Design B Education Education B – General B Education B Engineering Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering Technologies Technologies B English Language & Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Studies B Services B Sciences – General B Studies B Foreign Language & Health Professions & B B B Medicine B History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & B Management B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Social Sciences B Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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college admissions officer.
Tennessee Technological University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (931) 372-3101 |
| Website: | www.tntech.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.tntech.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, TN 38505-0001 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 10,140 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 49% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,991 (29% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,934 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,798 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,777 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Tennessee Technological University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Tennessee Technological University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 5 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 14 | 41 | 18 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Tennessee Technological University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,934 |
| Out-of-state | $24,798 |
| Books and supplies | $2,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,558 |
| Out-of-state | $26,078 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,834 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,791 | 96% | $7,777 |
| Student loan aid | 933 | 50% | $5,442 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,984 | 78% | $8,131 |
| Federal student loans | 3,920 | 44% | $5,313 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Tennessee Technological University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Tennessee Technological University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 6,621 | 3,324 | 3,297 | Percent admitted | 100% | 81% | 77% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 26% | 27% | 24% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Tennessee Technological University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 10,140 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,957 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,183 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Tennessee Technological University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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