More selective than 35% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 7% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose TTU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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TTU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, TTU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 528 | 650 |
| SAT math | 520 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1048 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
TTU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | 528–650 | 520–660 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 520–620 | 500–630 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is TTU compared with other Tennessee colleges?
TTU has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lee University | 71% | 63% | $18,878 |
| 20 | University of Memphis | 72% | 51% | $12,397 |
| 21 | Tusculum University | 72% | 25% | $21,131 |
| 22 | Milligan University | 72% | 63% | $21,365 |
| 23 | Tennessee Technological University | 76% | 58% | $14,246 |
| 24 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | 81% | 50% | $14,265 |
| 25 | Baptist Health Sciences University | 82% | 40% | $11,212 |
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
| 27 | Christian Brothers University | 87% | 55% | $9,854 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at TTU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
TTU admissions questions
What is the TTU acceptance rate?
Tennessee Technological University accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,295 of 8,772 applicants were admitted.
Does TTU require the SAT or ACT?
Tennessee Technological University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for TTU?
The middle 50% of Tennessee Technological University enrolled first-year students scored 1048–1310 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at TTU?
27% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,988 of 7,295).
Is TTU getting harder to get into?
Tennessee Technological University accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Tennessee Technological University overview