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Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University says yes to 76.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $48,501 median earnings.
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Tennessee Technological University anchors the college town of Cookeville, TN, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $98,978 four years out. 30.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 8,698 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1250 — near the TN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Tennessee Technological University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Tennessee Technological University received 8,772 applications and admitted 7,295 (83.2%), with 1,988 enrolling.
Tennessee Technological University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1020–1250 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Tennessee Technological University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Tennessee Technological University compares
| Tennessee Technological University | Tennessee median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.1% | 69.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,376 | $21,400 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,501 | $48,382 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Tennessee Technological University: $48,501 median at year ten, versus $48,382 across Tennessee institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $11,376 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $15,576. For non-residents, Tennessee Technological University's $15,576 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 8,698 undergrads, Tennessee Technological University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
57.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Tennessee Technological University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Tennessee Technological University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $98,978 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $94,179 |
| Chemical Engineering | $91,580 |
| Computer Science | $90,521 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,267 |
| Civil Engineering | $78,646 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $77,658 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,762 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,411 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,535 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $65,900 |
| Marketing | $64,892 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,642 |
| Chemistry | $57,088 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $53,479 |
| Agriculture, General | $52,085 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,530 |
| Political Science and Government | $49,898 |
| Biology, General | $49,220 |
| History | $47,111 |
| Music | $46,253 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $45,909 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $45,348 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $44,906 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,846 |
| Psychology, General | $44,043 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,264 |
| Sociology | $42,830 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,380 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $39,565 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $37,730 |
Median earnings for these 31 Tennessee Technological University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,501 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 11 additional Tennessee Technological University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Tennessee Technological University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1250 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?
83.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,295 admitted from 8,772 applicants.
How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?
In-state tuition is $11,376; out-of-state students pay $15,576. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Tennessee Technological University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,501 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Tennessee
- Tennessee State University — 70.1% admitted
- Trevecca Nazarene University — 69.4% admitted
- Tusculum University — 72.2% admitted
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga — 81.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.