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Public, 4-Year
Cookeville, TN

Tennessee Technological University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in TN. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$10,084

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

83.2%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

57.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$48,501

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Tennessee Technological University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Cookeville, TN. With a competitive tuition profile of $10,084, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing520 – 620
20025th–75th percentile800
Math500 – 630
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

83.2%

Transfer-Out Rate21.6%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$40,336

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$18,501

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$144,674

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$329,684

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Tennessee Technological University is $15,650.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
45.1%
54.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
79.8%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
4.5%
Unknown
3.1%
Two or more
2.8%
Asian
2.5%
International
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$10,084

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$9,641
$30k - $48k$11,325
$48k - $75k$14,405
$75k+$17,795

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$15,650
Pell Grant Recipients31.0%
Using Federal Loans36.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment63.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.5%

Success

57.0%

In-State Cost

$10,084

Age 25+ Students

7.0%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

3,136 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Cookeville (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Cookeville (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.