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Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, Tennessee · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,759

Acceptance Rate

83%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$10,084

At a Glance

Total Students

8,495

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

37%

Median Debt

$15,650

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Tennessee Technological University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 83.2% and a student body of 8,495. The university has a graduation rate of 57% and a retention rate of 77.5%. The in-state tuition is $10,084.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,112, with earnings increasing to $43,759 after five years and $48,501 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $15,650, and 36.9% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$49k

10 YEARS

Top 56% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Tennessee Technological University alumni earn a median salary of $43,112. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $43,759. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $48,501. The median debt for students is $15,650.

The university has an 83.2% acceptance rate and a 57% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.5%. The in-state tuition is $10,084. A total of 36.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Cookeville, Tennessee

Cookeville, TN 38505-0001

Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tennessee Technological University has an acceptance rate of 83.2%.