Acceptance Rate
76%
Avg. SAT
1310
75th percentile
“Public engineering powerhouse offering hands-on STEM education in Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.”
Cookeville, TN
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Campus Setting
Tennessee Technological University, founded in 1915 as Dixie Institute and renamed in 1965, evolved from a teachers college into a comprehensive public university focused on technical fields. Located in Cookeville, a small city of about 35,000 in the Appalachian foothills, TTU maintains a practical, industrious personality shaped by its engineering roots and rural surroundings.
Students who thrive here are pragmatic learners drawn to STEM, agriculture, or business, often from working-class or small-town backgrounds. They appreciate collaborative environments, undergraduate research opportunities, and a straightforward approach without urban distractions.
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TTU excels in engineering, with civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical programs ranking among Tennessee's top publics; computer science and nursing also draw strong enrollment. The teaching style prioritizes applied learning through labs, co-ops, internships, and capstone projects, aided by a 19:1 student-faculty ratio and small upper-level classes.
Notable programs include the School of Engineering's ABET-accredited degrees and interdisciplinary options like mechatronics and secondary education in STEM fields, emphasizing real-world problem-solving over pure theory.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
9,187 undergrad • 1,324 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
79%
Black / African American
4%
Hispanic / Latino
5%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
9%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Cookeville, TN
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life centers on a compact 260-acre hilltop setting with modern dorms, a rec center, and trails for hiking or disc golf. The social scene features NCAA Division I Golden Eagles sports—football and basketball pack the stands—plus 170 clubs, intramurals, and Greek life involving 15% of students.
Traditions like Homecoming, Skyhawk Week, and engineering chants build camaraderie in this friendly, low-key community where tailgates and bonfires mix with study groups.
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Athletic Association
Ohio Valley Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
78%
4 Years Graduation Rate
48%
6 Years Graduation Rate
66%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$48,501
78% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Tennessee Technological University and return in the fall. 48% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 66% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
48%
4-5 years
18%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
32%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$8,520
Acceptance
76%
Undergrads
9,187
4-Year Grad Rate
48%
Endowment
$95M
Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
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