Tennessee Technological University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,281
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, Tennessee Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Tennessee Tech is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Tennessee Technological University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Tennessee Tech is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 73% at Tennessee Tech suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,802

Cost of attendance at Tennessee Technological University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,834

Cost of attendance at Tennessee Technological University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Tennessee Technological University received on average $8,492 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,492

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	623	36%	$4,579	$2,852,846
Other Federal Grant	626	37%	$4,698	$2,940,728
State Grant/Scholarships	1,504	88%	$4,123	$6,201,082
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	996	58%	$4,626	$4,607,413
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,619	95%	$8,492	$13,749,223

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tennessee Technological University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Tennessee Technological University students is 59.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.8%.

59.9%

asian 52.0% 13 students
African American 60.3% 44 students
white 62.2% 785 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 37.7% 20 students
International Students 44.7% 21 students
Mixed Race 51.8% 58 students

Sport Conferences

Football Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Tennessee Technological University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Tennessee Technological University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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