Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University is one of the ten public 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in Cookeville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,504 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,761 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,391 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 79%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Tennessee Tech University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,296, and fees were $1,217. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $23,160 and $1,217 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students10,504 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate79% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 18 | 97 |
Master's degree | 3 | 38 |
Post-master's certificate | 1 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 87 miles radius of Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technology Center at Red Boiling Springs
29 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Jamestown-Fentress Co. Campus
37 miles away |
Somerset Community College - Albany Ext. (Clinton Co.)
45 miles away |
Middle Tennessee State University
53 miles away |
Tennessee State University
74 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center
76 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Winchester
76 miles away |
Western Kentucky University
77 miles away |
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
79 miles away |
Tennessee Technology Center at Spring Hill
87 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1939 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Admission
64%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1010 to 1250 |
ACT | 21 to 28 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $304/credit | |
In State Students | $304/credit | |
Out of State Students | $965/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $488/credit | |
In State Students | $488/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,214/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $13,680 | $13,680 | $43,425 |
ADN | 70 | $21,280 | $21,280 | $67,550 |
BSN | 125 | $38,000 | $38,000 | $120,625 |
FNP | 50 | $24,400 | $24,400 | $60,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Tennessee Technological University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 37% | $4,360 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $430 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 88% | $4,699 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 53% | $5,197 |
Federal Student Loans | 44% | $4,441 |
Private Loans | 5% | $9,558 |
$14,702
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,868 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,137 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,981 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,026 |
Over $110,000$18,273 |
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Student Population
9,365
Undergrads
1,139
Graduates
4,825
Women
5,679
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
82% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Black/African American |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.