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Tennessee Technological University

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Cookeville, TN

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Located in Cookeville, TN, Tennessee Technological University is a public large school with roughly 8,698 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 76% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $98,978/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate76%
SAT range1048–1310
ACT range20–27
Undergrads8,698
Yield (admits who enroll)36%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,663
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,501

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agriculture, General$52,085/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$49,220/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$67,411/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,535/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$65,900/yr
Marketing$64,892/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$60,642/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$45,909/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$90,521/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,264/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$98,978/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$94,179/yr
Chemical Engineering$91,580/yr
Mechanical Engineering$84,267/yr
Civil Engineering$78,646/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$77,658/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$40,380/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$39,565/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,762/yr
History
History$47,111/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$44,846/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$45,348/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$44,906/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,530/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$57,088/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$53,479/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,043/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$49,898/yr
Sociology$42,830/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$46,253/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$37,730/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,460
Typical room charge$6,048
Typical board charge$5,620

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?

Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN admits approximately 76% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Tennessee Technological University?

Admitted students at Tennessee Technological University typically score between 1048–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Tennessee Technological University?

Admitted students at Tennessee Technological University typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?

Tennessee Technological University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,663 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Tennessee Technological University require students to live on campus?

No -- Tennessee Technological University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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