by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,778 undergraduates in 2020, Tennessee Technological University is a large, public university located in Cookeville, Tennessee. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Tennessee Technological University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Tennessee Technological University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Tennessee Technological University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Tennessee Technological University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tennessee Technological University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Tennessee Technological University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Tennessee Technological University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Tennessee Technological University for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Tennessee Technological University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Tennessee Technological University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Tennessee Technological University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 8,778 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,834 (89.2%). Part-time attendance was 944 (10.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,834 | 944 | 8,778 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tennessee Technological University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Tennessee Technological University #1694 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tennessee Technological University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tennessee Technological University Diversity Guide.
Tennessee Technological University has a total of 340 student athletes, 179 men and 161 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $10,642,072 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $10,642,072 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tennessee Technological University Athletics