Tennessee Technological Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Tennessee Technological University is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee, serving roughly 8,698 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 76.13% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,501 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,376
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,246 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 76.13% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,698 93.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 37.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1151
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,912
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,772
- Room & Board: $13,302 annual estimate
Tennessee Technological University: what the data shows
Common questions about Tennessee Technological University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tennessee Technological University?
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN (ZIP 38505-0001).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Tennessee Technological University public or private?
Tennessee Technological University is a Public institution.
How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?
Published tuition: $11,376 in-state, $15,576 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,246.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,815 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,445 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,861 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,245 |
| $110,001+ | $18,936 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,504.
How hard is it to get into Tennessee Technological University?
Admission rate: 76.13%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1151.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Tennessee Technological University?
Total enrollment: 8,698 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,912 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,324 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University?
150%-time completion rate: 57.67%.
First-year retention: 78.2%.
What do graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn?
Median earnings: $43,759 six years after entry; $48,501 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,650.
30.90% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tennessee Technological University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (209 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (184 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (136 completions)
- Computer Science (132 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (129 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (127 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (104 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (101 completions)
- 00.0300 (81 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (59 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tennessee Technological University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 76.13%; completion rate 57.67%; median earnings $48,501 at 10 years; net price $14,246. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,376
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tennessee Technological University was $11,376.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,246
2024 Value
In 2024 Tennessee Technological University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,246.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,246 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,504 4-Year In-State Tuition
$62,304 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,302 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,280 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,958 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$103,832 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tennessee Technological University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tennessee Technological University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tennessee Technological University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,063 | $22,063 | $11,321 |
| 2014 | $7,679 | $22,679 | $13,203 |
| 2015 | $8,011 | $23,443 | $13,962 |
| 2016 | $8,203 | $24,067 | $14,233 |
| 2017 | $8,513 | $24,377 | $14,410 |
| 2018 | $8,731 | $24,595 | $16,321 |
| 2019 | $8,934 | $24,798 | $15,929 |
| 2020 | $9,636 | $19,668 | $15,932 |
| 2021 | $9,802 | $19,834 | $14,795 |
| 2022 | $9,802 | $19,834 | $14,426 |
| 2023 | $10,084 | $20,116 | $14,207 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
76.13% Acceptance Rate
8,772 Total Applicants
7,295 Students Admitted
1,988 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.25% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1151
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tennessee Technological University reported total enrollment of about 8,698 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 55% male and 45% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (79.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), and Black or African American (4.2%). About 30.90% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tennessee Technological University in 2024 is 8,698 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,912 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,324 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 79.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.10% 100% Completion Time
57.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.10% of students graduating from Tennessee Technological University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 63% male / 37% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 91% male / 9% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tennessee Technological University.
Return on Investment
$15,650 Median Student Debt
$48,501 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
32.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
751.13% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tennessee Technological University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 66 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 209 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 184 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 136 completions
4. Computer Science: 132 completions
5. Curriculum and Instruction: 129 completions
6. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 127 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 104 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 101 completions
9. 00.0300: 81 completions
Most popular programs at Tennessee Technological University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tennessee Technological University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tennessee Technological University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,427
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,861
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in Cookeville, TN, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 8,698 students. Student body composition includes White (79.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%), Black or African American (4.2%). The admission rate is 76.13%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1151. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.67%. Approximately 30.90% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 66 distinct degree programs, Tennessee Technological University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tennessee Technological University located?
Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, TN.
What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Tennessee Technological University is 76.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,772 applicants and 7,295 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,376 and average net price is $14,246 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,302 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tennessee Technological University?
Tennessee Technological University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,912 students, White (79.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tennessee Technological University?
About 37.6% of students at Tennessee Technological University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Tennessee Technological University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Tennessee Technological University reports midpoint SAT about 1151.
What do graduates of Tennessee Technological University earn?
Median earnings are $43,759 six years after entry and $48,501 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tennessee Technological University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,650.
Is Tennessee Technological University public or private?
Tennessee Technological University is a public institution located in Cookeville, TN.
Is Tennessee Technological University an HBCU?
No. Tennessee Technological University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tennessee Technological University a tribal college?
No. Tennessee Technological University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Tennessee college costs
- Tennessee colleges by ROI
- Cookeville, Tennessee city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Tennessee
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.