Tennessee Tech University established the Institution in 1915. Transformative experiences are a tradition at Tech. Our students cultivate a lifelong desire to learn about their favorite subjects or pursue entirely new interests under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive faculty. A genuine community of faculty, staff and alumni committed to challenging all to bring out their best and to supporting each other in academic, personal and professional development exists at Tech. These pursuits result in honest, lifelong connections that carry far beyond the classroom.
Tennessee Tech produces practical, ready-to-work graduates from a broad range of academic disciplines prepared to compete in a technologically driven world. Here, students have the freedom to discover and pursue their passions, knowing there is a supportive community behind them. Developing their passions into hundreds of student clubs and organizations, Tech students make an impact on campus, in the community and around the world.
With an enrollment of more than 10,000 students, Tech offers degrees from eight academic schools and colleges: Agriculture and Human Ecology, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Nursing. Tennessee’s technological university creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service.
Top 10 Undergraduate Programs by Enrollment: Mechanical Engineering; Nursing; Computer Science; Exercise Science, Physical Education & Wellness; Elementary Education; Biology; Business Management; Agriculture; Civil & Environmental Engineering; Electrical Engineering.
Top 5 Graduate Programs by Enrollment: Business Administration (M.B.A.), Curriculum & Instruction (M.A.), Engineering (Ph.D.), Nursing (M.S.N.), Professional Studies (M.P.S.).
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee (USA)
Be in the center of the university community with everything you need for a successful college experience nearby while living in campus residence halls or apartments. With live music, performances, athletic events and more, there is always something happening on campus. Hundreds of student organizations and Greek chapters at Tech offer something for every interest. Services and programs are available to enrich the student experience and offer a supportive environment for growth to help meet the academic, personal growth and community needs of students.
Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library: Volumes held – 367,000 books and e-books, Periodicals in print or, microfiche – 100,000 and Electronic research databases & resources more than 100.
Athletic facilities: Hooper Eblen Center is a 9,852-seat arena that hosts volleyball, basketball and large campus events; two indoor tennis courts; a fitness center with a pool, handball courts, weight and meeting rooms. The Athletic Performance Center includes a 10,000-square foot turf practice field and a 10,000-square foot strength center. There are several practice fields, more than a dozen outdoor tennis courts, and an eight-lane track around Overall Field in Tucker Stadium, home to the football team.
School & Faculty
- Accounting
- Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Counseling & Psychology
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise Science, Physical Education & Wellness
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Foreign Language
- Geosciences
- History
- Human Ecology
- Instructional Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business & Cultures
- Manufacturing & Engineering Technology
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multidisciplinary Studies
- Music
- Nursing
- Pre-Professional Health Sciences
- Physics
- Political Science
- Professional Studies
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Wildlife & Fisheries
