Freshmen
We're excited you are considering becoming a Golden Eagle and joining the Tennessee Tech Family! If you’re a high school student getting ready to graduate, or if you have graduated from high school but haven’t yet attended college, you’re a freshman. Below you’ll find information on the admission requirements for freshman, step-by-step guide to applying, credits awarded by exam and some reasons why you'll love it at Tech!
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Cost of Attending Tech
The proposed tuition structure is focused on the clarity of cost and affordability of a Tennessee Tech bachelor’s degree. Tech is already ranked #1 in Tennessee for return on investment. Many of our students graduate debt-free, and our average starting salary is one of the highest in the state. We are excited to continue to find ways to best serve our students as we prepare them to be career-ready!
Admission Requirements
Freshman Under 21
- 3.0 high school GPA
- Some programs/scholarships may require test scores.
or
- 2.50 high school GPA and
- 17 ACT Composite / SAT score of 920 and
- ≥15 ACT sub-scores* and
- completion of a college-preparatory high school program
- » Programs with Additional Requirements
If you wish to pursue one of these programs but do not meet the requirements for that program, as long as you meet Tech's general admission requirements, you will be admitted into the Student Success Program. Our Student Success Program allows students to take classes to prepare them for entry into the program of their choice.
- Engineering, including Computer Science: 2.85 GPA, 17 ACT Composite and 17 ACT Math sub-score
- Engineering Technology: 2.85 GPA and 17 ACT Composite -OR- 2.5 GPA and 21 ACT Composite
- Math: 21 ACT Math sub-score
- Freshman Over 21
- 2.50 high school GPA and
- completion of US History and Algebra II or equivalent with a passing grade in high school and
- score at least a 28 on the ACCUPLACER exam. Schedule an exam at Tech or at most universities and community colleges across the country. Schedule an exam.
- Freshman Without a High School Diploma
New freshmen over the age of 21 who do not have a high school diploma can replace the 2.50 high school GPA requirement with one of the following:
- 162 on GED (525+ from 2002 to 2013, 52+ pre-2002) or
- 13+ on the HiSET and
- score at least a 28 on the ACCUPLACER exam. Schedule an exam at Tech or at most universities and community colleges across the country. Schedule an exam.
- What if I don't meet the minimum requirements for admission?
If you do not meet these requirements, it is still possible to be admitted to Tennessee Tech. You are important as an individual and your grades or test scores might not tell your whole story. The Holistic Review Committee, comprised of administrators, faculty members and staff from across the university, meets regularly to evaluate applications on a student-by-student basis. After you submit all necessary items for your application, you will be notified if you qualify for an individual, holistic review.
You will be asked to submit a brief letter of explanation describing the background behind your previous academic history like GPA and test scores. Also, please include a plan of action outlining how you will overcome previous challenges to be successful as a Tech student. Email your holistic review letter to transcripts@tntech.edu. The holistic review process will begin once all of your application items have been received and when we have received your letter of explanation. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have any questions about the holistic review process - admissions@tntech.edu, (931) 372-3635.
FAFSA: 003523 — ACT: 4012 — SAT: 1804
Mailing Address:
Tennessee Tech University
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 5006
Cookeville, TN 38505-0001
Physical Address:
Jere Whitson, rm 208
805 Quadrangle
Cookeville, TN 38505
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 AM to 4:30 PM Central
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