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Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech University)
- 1 William L. Jones Drive
- Cookeville, TN 38505
- OPEID College Code: 00352300
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- General Phone: (931) 372-3223
- President: Dr. Robert R. Bell
- Website: www.tntech.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,321
- College Alias: Tennessee Tech University
- College Mascot: Golden Eagles
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,053 | 1,737 | 3,790 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,812 (88%) | 1,517 (87%) | 3,329 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 924 (51%) | 737 (49%) | 1,661 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 206 | 12% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,592 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 630 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 590 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 35% | 27% | 83% | 35% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,550 | $3,567 | $4,573 | $3,808 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 45 | 51 | 53 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,649 | 1,652 | 1,462 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,952 | $4,562 | $4,396 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,228 | $14,256 | $13,708 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,390 | $1,300 | $1,330 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,900 | $6,450 | $6,275 |
| Other Expenses | $2,990 | $2,930 | $2,695 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,232 | $15,242 | $14,696 |
| Out of State | $26,508 | $24,936 | $24,008 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,342 | $5,862 | $5,726 |
| Out of State | $16,618 | $15,556 | $15,038 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,342 | $5,862 | $5,726 |
| Out of State | $16,618 | $15,556 | $15,038 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,321 Undergraduate: 8,060 Graduate: 2,261
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,022 Female: 5,299
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,314 Female: 3,746
- Graduate Gender Male: 708 Female: 1,553
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,812 Part-Time: 2,509
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,171 Part-Time: 889
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 641 Part-Time: 1,620
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 272 | 3% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.3% |
| Black | 380 | 4% |
| Asian | 115 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 1% |
| White | 9,075 | 88% |
| Unknown | 338 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 153 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,739 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,469 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,870 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,081 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 531 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 481 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 592 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 395 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,353 | 1,089 | 264 |
| Faculty Status | 415 | 413 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 299 | 298 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 259 | - | 259 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 620 | 388 | 232 |
| Primarily Instruction | 605 | 373 | 232 |
| Primarily Research | 15 | 15 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 43 | 42 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 238 | 235 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 452 | 424 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 219 | 206 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 62 | 62 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 129 | 127 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,567 (358) | $67,309 (231) | $53,941 (127) |
| Professor | $76,239 (143) | $76,957 (120) | $72,497 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $62,859 (86) | $65,223 (55) | $58,666 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,667 (88) | $53,889 (38) | $49,979 (50) |
| Instructor | $37,662 (41) | $37,702 (18) | $37,631 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,423 (15) | $67,280 (6) | $62,518 (9) |
| Professor | $84,155 (2) | $84,155 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $67,296 (7) | $74,810 (1) | $66,043 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,493 (6) | $53,520 (3) | $55,467 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,171 (373) | $66,999 (237) | $53,757 (136) |
| Professor | $76,138 (145) | $76,824 (122) | $72,497 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $62,272 (93) | $65,151 (56) | $57,916 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,215 (94) | $53,150 (41) | $49,719 (53) |
| Instructor | $37,662 (41) | $37,702 (18) | $37,631 (23) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $3,166,438 | $1,743,424 | $1,423,014 | $88,796 |
| Ratio (%) | 101% | 54% | 44% | 3% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 320 | 167 | 146 | 7 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 15 | 12 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 74 | 10 | 64 | - |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - | - |
| Golf | 26 | 15 | 11 | - |
| Rifle | 7 | - | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 | - |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 | - |
| Tennis | 13 | 8 | 5 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $61,448 | $40,565 | $3,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $29,572 | $18,199 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 48 | 28 | 19 | 1 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Tennis | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 27% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 35% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | - | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
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