Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Cookeville, Tennessee. Tech was founded in 1915 and now enrolls around 10,186 students a year, including 9,006 undergrads. Tech provides on-campus housing for up to 2,318 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 30% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Tech! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Tech's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Tech students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Tech has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Tech has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Tech on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Tech on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is August 1.

2021 Tech Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	4%
In-State Tuition	$10,522
Out-of-State	$14,722
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$11,596

Is Tech a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Tech offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Tech Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Tech. Tech admitted 76% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 6,913 students applied to Tech and 5,237 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tech

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Tech, around 75% return for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Tech Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Recent Tech grads have an average starting salary of $53,800 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Tech's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Tech's endowment was valued at $65.9 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Tech spends about $6,916 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tech

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Tech meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Tech full-time are awarded $11,596 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $22,018 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Tech. Based on this information, how does Tech sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Tech a good school for you?

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Where is Tech?

Tech is located in the small town setting of Cookeville, Tennessee.

If you want to see Tech for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Cookeville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tech and Cookeville are like without leaving home.

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