
Cookeville, TN
Open Admissions
Graduation
Tennessee Technological University is a public four-year institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. With an enrollment of approximately 8,495 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 83%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 57%. Graduates earn a median salary of $48,501 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,207 per year.
Acceptance Rate
83%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
57%
Enrollment
8,495
Total students
Median Earnings
$48,501
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,084
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,116
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,207
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1028–1280
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1028
Median
1180
75th
1280
SAT Math
25th
500
Median
590
75th
630
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
23
75th
27
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$56,828
10-Year Earnings
$485,010
ROI Multiple
8.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students