Tennessee Technological University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Tennessee Technological University is a large four-year, public school with 9,905 students enrolled. This school was established in 1915 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Academic Offerings

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.

Majors
Offered
72
Tennessee Technological University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Education, Management, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Tennessee Technological University is fair at 78% (above Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at Tennessee Technological University is below average - 59%. 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. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $18,600 a year. The additional fees at Tennessee Technological University beyond tuition are around $1,300; which comes to a total of $19,900 annually.

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
78%
Doable
According to recent data, 7,229 applications were submitted and 5,646 were accepted, so it is relatively 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
$6,000
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
D
Unsafe
Tennessee Technological University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,000 per 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 seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tennessee Technological University Location and Address

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