Tennessee Technological University
Public university · Cookeville, TN · 8,698 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
76%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1048–1310
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$16,830
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,486
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Tennessee Technological University?
Tennessee Technological University accepts about 76 of every 100 applicants (76%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1048 and 1310 on the SAT. A score at or above 1310 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1048, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Tennessee Technological University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Tennessee Technological University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,486 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,830 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $11,926 for TN residents and $16,126 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$11,926
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$16,126
- Room & board$13,835
- Total cost of attendance$29,486
- Average net price after grants$16,830
Popular majors
Engineering, Business, Education, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing.
Tennessee Technological University FAQ
- What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?
- 76% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1048–1310. Aim for 1310 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Tennessee Technological University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Tennessee Technological University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Tennessee Technological University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Tennessee Technological University cost?
- About $29,486 a year before aid; $16,830 on average after grants.
- What is Tennessee Technological University's FAFSA school code?
- 003523. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Tennessee Technological University receives your information.
- What is Tennessee Technological University's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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