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We're excited you are considering becoming a Golden Eagle and joining the Tennessee Tech Family! If you’re a high school student getting ready to graduate, or if you have graduated from high school but haven’t yet attended college, you’re a freshman. Below you’ll find information on the admission requirements for freshman, step-by-step guide to applying and some reasons why you'll love it at Tech!

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Admission Requirements

Freshman Under 21

3.0 high school GPA
- Some programs/scholarships may require test scores.

2.50 high school GPA and
17 ACT Composite / SAT score of 930 and
≥15 ACT sub-scores* and
completion of a college-preparatory high school program

» Programs with Additional Requirements
If you wish to pursue one of these programs but do not meet the admission requirements for that program, so long as you meet general admission requirements, you will be admitted into the Student Success Program. Our Student Success Program allows students to take the same classes and prepares them for entry into the program of their choice.
- Engineering, including Computer Science and Engineering Technology: 3.00 GPA, 20 ACT Composite and 22 ACT Math sub-score
- Math: 21 ACT Math sub-score
- Nursing: 3.00 GPA and 20 ACT Composite
- Health-Related Pre-Professional Programs: 3.00 GPA and 21 ACT Composite and 21 ACT Math sub-score

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*Exception to this sub-score requirement may be allowed for students scoring sufficiently on the ACCUPLACER exam.

Freshman Over 21
- 2.50 high school GPA and
- completion of US History and Algebra II or equivalent with a passing grade in high school and
- score at least a 28 on the ACCUPLACER exam (test dates and study materials are available on the Learning Support ACCUPLACER page)
Freshman Without a High School Diploma
New freshmen over the age of 21 who do not have a high school diploma can replace the 2.50 high school GPA requirement with one of the following:
- 162 on GED (525+ from 2002 to 2013, 52+ pre-2002) or
- 13+ on the HiSET and
- score at least a 28 on the ACCUPLACER exam (test dates and study materials are available on the Learning Support ACCUPLACER page)
What if I don't meet the minimum requirements for admission?

If you do not meet these requirements, a more holistic review will be used to evaluate your application for admission. The Holistic Review Committee, comprised of administrators, faculty members and staff from across the university, meets once a month to discuss these on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to submit additional documents for review, such as a letter of appeal and/or a letter of recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher, please email admissions@tntech.edu.

The review process is a non-competitive, holistic, and individualized process where the Holistic Review Committee may consider some or all of the following: academic rigor of courses, core course GPA and grade trends; as well as non-cognitive elements such as an applicant’s concept of self, ability to deal with adversity, long-range goals, community involvement, special interests or abilities, leadership, and support structures. Requests for review may be sent to admissions@tntech.edu.

How to Apply to Tennessee Tech

Submit an Application

Fill out our online application at tntech.edu/apply. If you need to make a change to your existing application, please submit an application update form.

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Pay Your Application Fee

Before an application can be reviewed for admission, you must submit your $25 non-refundable undergraduate application fee. Please note that if you have paid the undergraduate application fee in the past, you do not need to do so again.

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Transcripts

Before your application can be evaluated for admission, you must submit official High School and College Transcripts. They may be delivered electronically or by mail. For additional information, expand the options below.

» How to submit transcripts electronically?
High school transcripts can be emailed from a high school counselor to transcripts@tntech.edu. Any other emailed transcripts are not official and cannot be used for admission purposes.

Transcripts can also be delivered through one of the approved electronic transcript vendors below:
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Parchment
- SCOIR
- Scribs
- JST
» How to submit transcripts by mail?

Official transcripts can be mailed to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Tennessee Tech University
Campus Box 5006
Cookeville, TN 38505
» How to submit a HiSET Exam?

If you are submitting a HiSET exam, please use Tech’s HiSET code: TN1001002.

ACT or SAT Scores

Freshman under the age of 21 will need to submit official ACT or SAT scores if they are not posted on their high school transcript. If you are taking dual-credit courses or AP exams, you will need to send in these official transcripts as well. Tech’s ACT code is 4012 and Tech’s SAT code is 1804.

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Once you have completed the steps above, the Admissions Office will review your application. To see your missing items and review your application status, sign back into your application.

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