About Tennessee Technological University

Founded in 1915, Tennessee Technological University. is a Public college. Located in Tennessee, which is a city setting in Tennessee, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 9,438 full time undergraduate students, and 1,055 full time graduate students.

The Tennessee Technological University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 430 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Tennessee Technological University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate67%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range960-1190
ACT Range21-27

Admissions at TTU are considered Selective, with ,34% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

83% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 53% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Tennessee Technological University.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
54%
“We bought the gear”
42%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
61%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
22%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
19%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
31%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
69%
“I feel extremely safe”
4%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
54%
“We bought the gear”
42%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
61%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
3%
“Available in class”
61%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
6%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
25%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
11%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
58%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
22%
“We only party on weekends”
8%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
14%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    89 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    67 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    105 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    105 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    105 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 34 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    104 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    105 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    105 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

Tennessee Technological University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Tennessee Technological University?

46 Students rated Tennessee Technological University

Alyson - 06/02/2024

While my major is not what Tech is known for, I have had an amazing time connecting with professors and students in my major, along with other majors. Tech makes sure each student is shown different opportunities, and given chances to make friends. I have done Greek Life, internships, and worked within the college. All of the given opportunities have helped me grown individually, but also socially. Tech has a smaller and older campus, so it could definitely stand to see some renovations, but I don't think I'd have as close relationships as I do, nor the opportunities at other colleges.

Heather - 12/17/2023

It's a wonderful school to attend, with many opportunities for students to be the best they can. The school offers amazing services for all the students and cares for them. There is almost always something going on around campus and many different groups and clubs to join.

Jenny - 07/22/2021

Overall, it is just a mediocre state school. It wasn't a bad experience but at the same time it's nothing special. Tech is generally known for being a engineering/science school. You can definitely see this when looking at the engineering buildings since they get all the funding. The rest of campus is old and falling apart. For any other major, the facilities looks like garbage. For food there is a cafeteria that serves low quality hotel style food, and then like four fast food places that are always incredible crowded. The one good thing is that it is generally a safe school, which is probably due to the fact no one actually lives in the area. Putnam county as a whole has nothing to do or see. The city is a ghost town on the weekends once everyone leaves, so if you are expecting a night life here, good luck. Overall, if you want a cheapish, mediocre state school that any one can get into tech is for you. Personally, I would have just went to an online school, would be cheaper and more opportunities.

Megan - 04/08/2021

Tennessee Tech was never on my radar when looking at schools in high school. However, I knew it was the right choice for me when looking at the size of the school. There are ample clubs to attend. Although the football team was not the best, the women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, and rugby teams were fun to watch with friends. The professors were great and knowledgeable. They always had an open-door policy. Maintaining friendships is what was difficult.

Tennessee Technological University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Tennessee Technological University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Tennessee Technological University is 67%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Choosing a college is a very important step, not only for the student but also the parents. It is important for students to include their parents on the college search, and equally important for the parent to allow their child to make the ultimate decision. The most important things to consider is location, cost, and degrees offered. Do your research on the internet, you will be surprised how much information is given on the university's websites. Once you narrow it down to a few universities schedule campus visits. You will be able to tour the schools and learn about the programs you are interested in. If you have a friend or family member that currently attends the university stay with them for a few days to experience the entire enviroment. Once arriving to school in the fall join a campus organization. This will help you find a place of belonging on a big campus and keep you involved in activities so that you do not sit around and miss home. Keep a good balance of play and work and it will be the best time of your life.

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  3. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Tennessee Tech stole my heart as soon as I visited the campus. The education that this school offers is something that cannot be described accurately only using words. I have dreamed to do something in the medical field such as being a pharmacist, and Tennessee Tech absolutely has the best Pre-Professional program around. Pharmacy schools love TTU students because they are always well-prepared for the challenges faced in graduate programs like Medical School and Pharmacy School. The campus is good-sized but not too small. I love everything about this school.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The greatest thing about Tennessee Tech is the tight-knit community feel. Whenever you have a problem, there are at least 20 people around you that can help or at least offer a smile to brighten your day. When tradgedy strikes, students, faculty and alumni unite to overcome it, whether it be to support a student with cancer or a soldier who died in the line of duty. The faculty is always reachable, and you can set up a meeting with the deans as easily as you could your math teacher.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Many students choose to go home on the weekends and the weather can get extremely cold.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    With small class sizes and one on one interaction with professors, Tennessee Tech University is dedicate to a students success and survial in post secondary education

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    I'm not a very sociable person, but the classmates that I am around and talk to are very friendly, smart, and they are all very intereting people in thier own quarky way.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The personable people here. The wonderful natural environment and beauty that surrounds the school which is very close. Not a big city that the school is located in. Very very low crime. VERY SAFE.... The number of people... not too crowded... so you can know lots of people but no all of them... the diversity. the strong Greek Life and religious organizations. Intramural Sports. On campus beauty and pleasing natural scenery. New nursing building. more girls... Getting to know special people. FUN FUN FUN

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The nursing path at Tennessee Tech University is a very grueling career choice to make. I would have loved to know just what that statement entailed, because just choosing the students that have a 4.0 GPA is a very silly choice to make by this college. I would have possibly chosen some other major.

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  10. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone, who is interested in becoming very involved in college and willing to put effort for their grades, would enjoy Tennessee Tech University. The teacher's challenge you, and there is always extracurriculars going on. You meet many new people through these. The natural beauty that surrounds Cookeville is an added bonus, and the hiking trails and state park is a great way to wind down at the end of the day. The clubs around campus take advantage of these possible "field trips".

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any person who comes to this school who doesnt want to learn sould not be here. Also any person is just looking to get by and not do anything at all.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    There isn't much parking and the main quads of dorm rooms are split on opposite sides of campus so if you have friends in one it takes a while to walk over there just to see them or do homework.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Tech is extremely popular in several departments. The chemisrty and biology department are ranked in the state. Being a technological university, TTU is the homefront for many aspiring engineers. The engineering program that Tech offers is known to be one of the best, and holds utmost difficulty levels. Though these departments are drastically publicized, Tech does an exceptional job in providing capital education in several units.

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Student Body

Students

45%

female

55%

male

9,438

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,055

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

216

Student Organizations

13

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

22%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
82%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Tennessee Technological University receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants.43%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,067

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,300

Books and Supplies

$8,750

Room and Board

35,117

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$10,291
$30 - $48K
$12,702
$48 - $75K
$15,625
$75 - $110K
$17,838
$110K & UP
$17,502

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