Tennessee Technological University
Admissions

Interested in attending Tennessee Technological University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Tennessee Technological University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.65
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Tennessee Technological University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Tennessee Tech accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 8,772 people applied and 7,295 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3739 / 4610 (81%)
Men
3556 / 4162 (85%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Tennessee Technological University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

27%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 27% ended up enrolling at Tennessee Technological University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Tennessee Technological University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Tennessee Tech considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Tennessee Technological University?

3.65
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Tennessee Technological University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.65. 30% of freshmen who attended Tennessee Tech were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 60% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
36%
3.75-3.99
23%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
1%

Tennessee Tech is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1000
75th Percentile
1240

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Tennessee Technological University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
August 1
Application notification

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service