Tennessee Technological University
Acceptance
76%
Avg SAT
1151
In-State
$11,376
Grad Rate (4yr)
41%
Retention
78%
Earnings
$48,501
AI Overview
Nestled in Cookeville's rolling hills, Tennessee Tech combines hands-on STEM education with strong agriculture and natural resources programs, drawing students who want to solve real-world problems. The campus feels tight-knit and collaborative rather than cutthroat—think study groups in the library and professors who know your name. Students who thrive here are self-starters ready to get their hands dirty, whether in research labs or fieldwork. The university's water center is internationally recognized for environmental research.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$11,376
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,576
Room & Board
$13,302
Average Net Price
$14,246
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Federal Loans
33%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,650
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$48,501Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,650Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Engineering
15 graduates
$98,978
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
29 graduates
$94,179
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
34 graduates
$91,580
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
129 graduates
$90,521
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
104 graduates
$84,267
4 yrs after graduation
Civil Engineering
75 graduates
$78,646
4 yrs after graduation
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
57 graduates
$77,658
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
120 graduates
$71,762
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
55 graduates
$67,411
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
43 graduates
$66,535
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
58+ programsAnd 46 more programs available
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