Tennessee Technological University Acceptance Rate
Cookeville, Tennessee · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,772
- Admitted
- 7,295
- Yield
- 27.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate has fallen from 94.4% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,582 to 8,772 (+91%) over that period.
Its 83.2% rate makes Tennessee Technological University more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (81.1% for women vs 85.4% for men, a 4.3-point gap). Tennessee Technological University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 27.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,582 | 4,326 | 94.4% | 1,879 |
| 2015–16 | 5,786 | 3,953 | 68.3% | 1,589 |
| 2016–17 | 5,940 | 3,992 | 67.2% | 1,608 |
| 2017–18 | 7,143 | 4,600 | 64.4% | 1,761 |
| 2018–19 | 6,913 | 5,237 | 75.8% | 1,890 |
| 2019–20 | 6,621 | 5,232 | 79% | 1,705 |
| 2020–21 | 6,781 | 5,400 | 79.6% | 1,720 |
| 2021–22 | 6,412 | 5,075 | 79.1% | 1,661 |
| 2022–23 | 7,229 | 5,646 | 78.1% | 2,050 |
| 2023–24 | 8,772 | 7,295 | 83.2% | 1,988 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,610 | 3,739 | 81.1% |
| Men | 4,162 | 3,556 | 85.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 500–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 7% |
How Tennessee Technological University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate?
Tennessee Technological University's acceptance rate is 83.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,295 admitted of 8,772 applicants).
Is Tennessee Technological University test optional?
Tennessee Technological University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tennessee Technological University?
Tennessee Technological University received 8,772 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,295.
What SAT score do you need for Tennessee Technological University?
Admitted students at Tennessee Technological University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tennessee Technological University getting harder to get into?
Tennessee Technological University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 94.4% in 2014–15 to 83.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.tntech.edu/.