Tennessee Technological University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
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Tennessee Technological University is a large four-year, public school with 10,180 students enrolled. This school was established in 1915 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
70
Fair
Tennessee Technological University will give you the opportunity to earn a 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Tennessee Technological University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Education, Management, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The rate of student retention at Tennessee Technological University is fair at 77% (above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University is below average: 58%. Around 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Tennessee Technological University is reasonably decent, 18:1. Learn more about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$19,700
High
Average tuition cost is fairly high, around $18,400 annually. The additional fees at Tennessee Technological University beyond tuition are approximately $1,300, which comes to $19,700 a year.

Read the details about Tennessee Technological University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
80%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,781 applications were submitted and 5,400 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

Tennessee Technological University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Tennessee Technological University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Tennessee Technological University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tennessee Technological University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Tennessee Technological University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,800 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Tennessee Technological University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Tennessee Technological University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tennessee Technological University Location and Maps



Post Address: Tennessee Technological University, 1 William L. Jones Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505-0001, USA
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