Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 78.1%
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 8,495
Admissions Overview
Tennessee Tech is less selective with a 78% acceptance rate, meaning most students who apply get in. The average ACT score of 25 puts admitted students above the national average but within reach for solid performers. This technological university primarily draws from Tennessee, with over 93% of students coming from in-state. The school values students who show aptitude in STEM fields, particularly those interested in engineering programs that form the university's backbone. Tennessee Tech seeks motivated students who can handle rigorous technical coursework and contribute to its reputation as one of Tennessee's top public universities for science and technology education.