Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville, Tennessee, USA. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Historical Origin: The school was founded in 1915 and its history can be traced back to the Southern College established in 1909. It was a private institution at that time. It was renamed Tennessee Institute of Technology in 1915 and officially became Tennessee Technological University in 1965.

School Size: In the fall of 2023, the school has a total of 10,117 students, including 8,838 undergraduates and 1,239 graduate students. The campus covers an area of ​​235 acres and has 87 buildings along Dixie Avenue in the north of Cookeville.

School Nature and Accreditation: As a public research university, Tennessee Tech University is affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, governed by the Board of Regents, and accredited by relevant institutions. Its educational quality has been widely recognized.

Academic Research

Major Settings: The school has 9 colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Engineering, the School of Fine Arts, and the School of Nursing. It offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and 23 graduate degree programs, covering many disciplines such as agriculture, art, biology, business management, chemistry, communications, education, electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, English, environmental science and sustainable development research, wildlife and fishery science, etc.

Teaching Features: Special emphasis is placed on undergraduate education related to engineering, technology, and computer science. It has performed well in teaching and research in majors such as agricultural engineering, microbiology, nanoelectronics technology, wireless communications, computer technology, environmental science and engineering, and materials science and engineering, and ranks among the best in the United States.

Research Strength: According to the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education, the school is classified as "R2: Doctoral University - High Research Activity", the school endowment in 2022 reached 96.2 million US dollars, which shows that the school has invested a lot in academic research and achieved remarkable results, providing students with opportunities to participate in scientific research projects, and cultivating students' scientific research ability and innovative thinking.

Campus Life

Accommodation: The school has 15 student dormitories that can accommodate 2,600 students, and each room is equipped with a TV and Internet connection, providing students with a comfortable living environment.

Sports activities: The school's sports team is nicknamed Golden Eagles and is a member of the NCAA Division I - Ohio Valley Conference. Students can participate in or watch various sports events, such as basketball, football, etc., which can enhance their physical fitness while cultivating teamwork spirit and competitive awareness.

Cultural and artistic facilities: There are cultural and artistic facilities such as the Joan Derryberry Art Gallery and the student-run radio station WTUU on campus, which enrich students' extracurricular life and provide students with a platform to display their artistic talents and exchange culture.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate: Three years of high school grades are required, GPA reaches 2.5/4 or an average score of 70%, IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 61; or ACT English 19, Math 19, Reading 19; or SAT Communication 460, Math 460. Students with a college entrance examination English score below 90 need to interview, and those with a Duolingo score of more than 50 can be exempted from the interview requirement.

Graduate students: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 71, GPA 3.0 are required. Some majors may also require GRE/GMAT scores, as well as recommendation letters, personal statements and other materials.