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Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TNPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 76% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in the town setting of Cookeville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 76%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.7K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
76% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading528 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 27
1typical 50% range36
76%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,522
Earnings 5yr: $100,700
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,978
Earnings 5yr: $105,082
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,302
Earnings 5yr: $88,328
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,179
Earnings 5yr: $104,231
Debt: $20,034
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,580
Earnings 5yr: $86,320
Debt: $13,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,521
Earnings 5yr: $92,817
Debt: $18,605
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,267
Earnings 5yr: $88,130
Debt: $20,500
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,646
Earnings 5yr: $75,845
Debt: $20,870
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,658
Earnings 5yr: $78,409
Debt: $23,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,762
Earnings 5yr: $63,546
Debt: $18,349
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,411
Earnings 5yr: $60,887
Debt: $17,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,535
Earnings 5yr: $61,956
Debt: $16,087
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,900
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,892
Earnings 5yr: $50,694
Debt: $17,425
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,121
Earnings 5yr: $69,095
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,301
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,642
Earnings 5yr: $60,912
Debt: $18,485
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,088
Earnings 5yr: $57,440
Debt: $20,104
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,479
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,283
Earnings 5yr: $50,438
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,246
In-State Tuition$11,376
Out-of-State Tuition$15,576
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
31%
Pell Grants
33%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,759
+11% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,501
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$119/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
55%
Men45%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 55% men and 45% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$52,902
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