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Tennessee Tech Admission Requirements

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Tennessee Tech Admission Overview

Tennessee Tech admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Tennessee Tech admitted 76.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.63 GPA (A-) and SAT 1048-1310 / ACT 20-27. Tennessee Tech is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee Tech is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee Tech Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

76.1%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Tennessee Tech acceptance rate is 76.1%. Last year, 8,784 of 11,538 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Tennessee Tech and can you get accepted?

Tennessee Tech is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Tennessee Technological University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.63. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee Tech GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.63

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.63

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Tennessee Tech typically have around a 3.63 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Tennessee Tech is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #13 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Tennessee Tech SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1048-1310

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 528
Math 520
Composite 1048

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 660
Composite 1310

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Tennessee Tech typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1048–1310) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Tennessee Tech ranks #11 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1048 to 1310

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Tennessee Tech is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Tennessee Technological University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1310+	Above 75th	>86%
1180 to 1310	Avg +	76%-86%
1048 to 1180	Avg -	62%-76%
Below 1048	Below mid-50	<62%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Tennessee Tech ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

95%

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 27
Math 26
Composite 27

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Tennessee Tech typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Tennessee Tech places #13 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Tennessee Tech without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Tennessee Technological University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
27+	Above 75th	>87%
23 to 27	Avg +	76%-87%
20 to 23	Avg -	65%-76%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<65%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Tennessee Technological University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,849	5,689	11,538
Accepted	4,450	4,334	8,784
Acceptance Rate	76%	76%	76%
Enrolled	867	1,139	2,006
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	19%	26%	23%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Tennessee Technological University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Tennessee Technological University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Tennessee Technological University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Tennessee Technological University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Tennessee Tech is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 76.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.63 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1048-1310); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025