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The main campus of Tennessee Technological University is in Cookeville, Tennessee (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Tennessee Technological University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering and education and teaching.
Tennessee Technological University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 500 or more.
Tennessee Technological University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 9,313 enrolled students.
Tennessee Technological University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Tennessee Technological University belong to the Ohio Valley Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Tennessee Technological University
1 William L. Jones Drive
Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
General Phone: (931) 372-3223
Admissions Phone: (931) 372-3888
Financial Aid Phone: (931) 372-3073
http://www.tntech.edu
Tennessee Technological University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 560 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, school counseling, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education, teacher education |
| Liberal Arts | 326 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, general studies, English, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Business And Management | 325 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics |
| Engineering | 268 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering, industrial engineering |
| Science | 97 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 54 | agriculture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 38 | family and consumer science |
| Engineering Technician | 37 | industrial tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 33 | wildlife management, environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 28 | health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Media | 18 | journalism, communication and journalism |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Fine Arts | 16 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Technological University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,270 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 467 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 185 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 3 |
In 2005, Tennessee Technological University had a total enrollment of 9,313 students (7,899 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 97% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Tennessee Technological University offers campus housing for 2,640 of its 7,899 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Cookeville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,292 | 2,475 | 75% | 1,423 | 57% |
| Men | 1,821 | 1,398 | 77% | 790 | 57% |
| Women | 1,471 | 1,077 | 73% | 633 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (931) 372-3888
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,396 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,708 |
| Room and board | $ 6,275 |
| Room charge | $ 2,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,120 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,330 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,695 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (931) 372-3073
Tennessee Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 190 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $50,346 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $65,246 | 10 | $52,469 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 131 | $71,349 | 23 | $64,470 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 53 | $61,880 | 23 | $55,058 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 47 | $49,644 | 49 | $45,142 |
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $35,749 | 17 | $36,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 245 | $63,102 | 112 | $49,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 105 | 241 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 7 | 23 | 30 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 70 | 87 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tennessee Technological University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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