Tennessee Technological University (221847)

www.tntech.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$8,764
2.86% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$15,138
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
83.2%
8,772 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
10,117
80.7% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
54.2%
949 Graduates

About

Tennessee Technological University (221847) is a higher education institution located in Putnam County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Tennessee Technological University (221847) were Curriculum & Instruction (164 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (114 degrees), and General Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023, 2,515 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tennessee Technological University (221847). 54.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,118 degrees), 23.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is $8,764, which is $−22,239 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,984 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is $8,764, which is $22,240 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,138.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Tennessee Technological University (221847) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,764
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was $8,764. The cost of tuition at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is $−22,240 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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Average Net Price

$15,138
2023 Value
0.329%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Tennessee Technological University (221847) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,138. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Tennessee Technological University (221847) grew by 0.329%.

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Other Student Expenses

$10,502
Room and Board
$1,280
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was of $10,502 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 18.7% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,280. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

81%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Tennessee Technological University (221847) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.25% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1984 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Tennessee Technological University (221847) received 8,772 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 8,772 applicants, 7,295 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,117 students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Tennessee Technological University (221847) has an overall enrollment yield of 27.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.2%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
7,295
Accepted Out of 8,772

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tennessee Technological University (221847) was 83.2% (7,295 admissions from 8,772 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions grew by 29.2%.

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SAT Scores

1%
Submission Percentage (2023)
7
Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Tennessee Technological University (221847) had a total enrollment of 10,117 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is 8,160 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,957. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Technological University (221847), both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% White, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.35% Asian, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.1%), followed by White Female (37.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Black or African American Male (2.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,117 students. The full-time enrollment at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is 8,160 and the part-time enrollment is 1,957. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

77%
2023 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 (221847) was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Tennessee Technological University (221847) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    7,995 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    499 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    454 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is 79% White, 4.93% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Black or African American, 2.73% Two or More Races, 2.35% Asian, 0.188% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 289 students (2.86%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 227 more women than men received degrees from Tennessee Technological University (221847). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is white (2,118 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is Curriculum & Instruction (164 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (114 degrees) and General Studies (44 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tennessee Technological University (221847), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (122 degrees), and Engineering (320 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
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 (221847) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,527,650 people), Secondary school teachers (510,023 people), Software developers (469,880 people), Other managers (414,764 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (360,421 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (122 degrees), Engineering (320 degrees), Human Sciences (80 degrees), and Education (458 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
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 (221847) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (122 degrees), Engineering (320 degrees), Human Sciences (80 degrees), and Education (458 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
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 (221847) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (122 degrees), Engineering (320 degrees), Human Sciences (80 degrees), and Education (458 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (221847).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Computer Science
    129 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    120 degrees awarded
  3. General Interdisciplinary Studies
    104 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was Computer Science with 129 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,144
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,371
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 1,144 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University (221847), which is 0.834 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,371).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 155 degrees were awarded to men at Tennessee Technological University (221847) in Curriculum & Instruction, which is 4.56 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

37%
100% Completion Time
60%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from Tennessee Technological University (221847) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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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.

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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 2023 at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,118 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    91 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is white (2,118 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (91 degrees).

0.676% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    1,188 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    930 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tennessee Technological University (221847) is white female (1,188 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (930 degrees).

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Operations

Tennessee Technological University (221847) has an endowment valued at nearly $95.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.36M (7.74%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Tennessee Technological University (221847) had a total salary expenditure of 218M. Tennessee Technological University (221847) employs 127 Professors, 104 Associate professors and 94 Assistant professors. Most academics at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are Male Professor (89), Male Associate professor (61), and Male Assistant professor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University (221847) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 228 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 142 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 114 employees.

Endowment

$95.1M
2023 Endowment
11.4%
growth from 2022

Tennessee Technological University (221847) has an endowment valued at about $95.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Tennessee Technological University (221847) grew 11.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $339M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $15.2M - Federal
  2. $5.14M - State
  3. $28.1k - Local

As of 2023, Tennessee Technological University (221847) received $15.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.14M from state grants and contracts, and $28.1k from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$92.8M
2023 Salaries
4.43%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Tennessee Technological University (221847) paid a median of $92.8M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($218M) and a 4.43% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.19% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.3% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$36.3M
Instructional Salaries
441
Number of Employees

In 2023, Tennessee Technological University (221847) paid a total of $36.3M to 441 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
127 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
228 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University (221847) were Professor with 127 employees, Associate professor with 104 employees, and Assistant professor with 94 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University (221847) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 228 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 142 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 114 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tennessee Technological University (221847) was Male Professor with 89 employees, Male Associate professor with 61 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tennessee Technological University (221847).

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