Tennessee Technological University

www.tntech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,520

1.94% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,481

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.25%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.1%

6,412 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

9,840

80% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.9%

944 Graduates

About

Tennessee Technological University is a higher education institution located in Putnam County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Tennessee Technological University were Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (140 degrees), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (128 degrees).

In 2021, 2,421 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee Technological University. 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,116 degrees), 30.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Technological University is $8,520, which is $−20,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Technological University is $8,520, which is $−20,472 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,481.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee Technological University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Tennessee Technological University was $8,520. The cost of tuition at Tennessee Technological University is $−20,472 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tennessee Technological University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,481

2021 Value

6.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tennessee Technological University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,481. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tennessee Technological University grew by 6.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tennessee Technological University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,850

Room and Board

$1,280

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tennessee Technological University was of $8,850 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,280. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 44.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tennessee Technological University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Tennessee Technological University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.3% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tennessee Technological University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee Technological University was 1.25%, which represents 27 out of the 2161 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Tennessee Technological University received 6,412 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.44% annual growth. Out of those 6,412 applicants, 5,075 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.1% acceptance rate.

There were 9,840 students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tennessee Technological University has an overall enrollment yield of 32.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,075

Accepted Out of 6,412

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tennessee Technological University was 79.1% (5,075 admissions from 6,412 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.44%, while admissions declined by −6.02%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tennessee Technological University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Tennessee Technological University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Tennessee Technological University had a total enrollment of 9,840 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Technological University is 7,874 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,966. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Technological University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% White, 4.55% Black or African American, 4.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0711% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.4%), followed by White Female (39.9%) and Black or African American Male (2.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.8%), followed by White Male (29.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee Technological University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,840 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Technological University is 7,874 and the part-time enrollment is 1,966. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tennessee Technological University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tennessee Technological University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Tennessee Technological University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tennessee Technological University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
8,094 enrolled students
Black or African American
448 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
410 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Technological University is 82.3% White, 4.55% Black or African American, 4.17% Hispanic or Latino, 2.89% Two or More Races, 1.91% Asian, 0.183% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0711% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 117 students (1.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 67 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee Technological University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University is white (2,116 degrees awarded). There were 30.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tennessee Technological University is Mechanical Engineering (154 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (140 degrees) and General Interdisciplinary Studies (128 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee Technological University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (378 degrees), and Agriculture (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University are Software developers (406,528 people), Other managers (384,125 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (338,185 people), Civil engineers (263,706 people), and Mechanical engineers (193,916 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (378 degrees), Agriculture (65 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University are Natural Resources & Conservation (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (378 degrees), Agriculture (65 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (108 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (140 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University are Computer Systems Design (459,215 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (435,451 people), Construction (317,005 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,629 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (271,911 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tennessee Technological University.

Most Common (2021)

Mechanical Engineering
154 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
128 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tennessee Technological University was Mechanical Engineering with 154 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tennessee Technological University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,177

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,244

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,177 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University, which is 0.946 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,244).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tennessee Technological University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 152 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University in Mechanical Engineering, which is 11.7 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.81 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Tennessee Technological University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tennessee Technological University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.424% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,116 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee Technological University is white (2,116 degrees awarded). There were 30.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

0.661% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,112 degrees awarded
White Male
1,004 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee Technological University is white female (1,112 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1004 degrees).

Operations

Tennessee Technological University has an endowment valued at nearly $96.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 925k (0.96%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Tennessee Technological University had a total salary expenditure of 199M. Tennessee Technological University employs 127 Professors, 113 Associate professors and 86 Assistant professors. Most academics at Tennessee Technological University are Male Professor (95), Male Associate professor (61), and Female Associate professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 142 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 102 employees.

Endowment

$96.3M

2021 Endowment

29.9%

growth from 2020

Tennessee Technological University has an endowment valued at about $96.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tennessee Technological University grew 29.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $291M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tennessee Technological University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13.5M - Federal
$4.4M - State
$13.3k - Local

As of 2021, Tennessee Technological University received $13.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.4M from state grants and contracts, and $13.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$87M

2021 Salaries

3.3%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Tennessee Technological University paid a median of $87M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($199M) and a 3.3% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.7M

Instructional Salaries

444

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tennessee Technological University paid a total of $33.7M to 444 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

127 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University were Professor with 127 employees, Associate professor with 113 employees, and Assistant professor with 86 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University were Office and Administrative Support with 167 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 142 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 102 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University was Male Professor with 95 employees, Male Associate professor with 61 employees, and Female Associate professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tennessee Technological University.