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Tennessee Technological University, also known as Tennessee Tech or TTU, is an accredited public university located in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. It was established in 1915. Tennessee Tech is ranked among the Top eight Public Schools in the South in U.S. News & World Report's 2007 edition of "America's Best Colleges". The university confers a variety of degrees and certificates through the following academic divisions:
The athletic teams of TTU are known as the Golden Eagles. They compete in the Ohio Valley Conference.
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 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 620. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 510 or more.
Tennessee Technological University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 10,321 enrolled students.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school 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
http://www.tntech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 605 | educational administration, curriculum and instruction, secondary teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, special ed, teacher education |
| Liberal Arts | 462 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, political science, history, foreign language and literature, general studies |
| Business and Management | 322 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, managerial economics |
| Engineering | 253 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, engineering |
| Science | 113 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 63 | computer science, computer engineering, web design |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | industrial tech |
| Family and Social Work | 47 | family and consumer science |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 42 | health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 37 | agriculture |
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology |
| Media | 21 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 20 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 16 | wildlife management, environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Tennessee Technological University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,450 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 425 | 17 |
| Post-master's certificate | 258 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 24 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Tennessee Technological University had a total enrollment of 10,321 students (8,615 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Tennessee Technological University offers campus housing for 2,282 of its 8,615 (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. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,499 | 3,185 | 91% | 1,677 | 53% |
| Men | 1,914 | 1,734 | 91% | 936 | 54% |
| Women | 1,585 | 1,451 | 92% | 741 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 650 |
| 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 | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,216 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,108 |
| Room and board | $ 7,290 |
| Room charge | $ 3,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,552 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,550 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,995 |
Financial Aid:
Tennessee Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 352300)
Tennessee Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 188 | 80 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $61,590 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $66,374 | 7 | $63,896 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 118 | $78,080 | 26 | $74,105 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 50 | $67,721 | 29 | $59,542 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $54,258 | 55 | $51,227 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $39,093 | 24 | $38,040 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 222 | $68,518 | 134 | $55,104 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 149 | 125 | 274 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 11 | 26 | 37 |
| Basketball | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 83 | 105 |
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
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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