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“Wings up” is more than a motto - it’s who we are

“Wings up” means grit and getting it done. It means purpose and drive. “Wings up” means preparing for the future you want – and reaching it on your own terms.

Every school has a battle cry. We have an anthem.

Golden Eagles from Alabama Say…

Lillian Howard posing in front of a painted mural.

“If I was talking to a high school student from Alabama, I'd tell them to just come on a tour, and when you're on that tour, go get food after. Talk to students. Like everyone here wants you to be here. Everyone here is excited that you're interested, and being able to reach out to students that actually experience what it's like to go to Tech can really give you the perspective on whether or not this is the school for you.”

– Lillian Howard, Middle School Science Education, Huntsville, AL

Dalton Tyler posting in the AIEB lobby.

“I really started considering Tech the place for me when I took a tour of it in my senior year of high school. I really loved the campus and the culture, and it felt a lot more welcoming than the other colleges I was considering at the time.”

– Dalton Tyler, Mechanical Engineering, New Market, AL

Make an Impact.

Get involved on campus and in the community. Tennessee Tech is the heart of Cookeville, and the community surrounding our campus is unlike anywhere else. There are so many ways to find your people both on campus and off, like:

  • Joining a Sorority or Fraternity  
  • Participating in SGA  
  • Landing a job at a local coffee shop  
  • Giving back at the animal shelter or Cookeville Rescue Mission  
  • Joining one of our more than 250 student organizations  
  • Exploring the outdoors with classmates
The university logo on the back wall of Derryberry Hall.
A crowd of poeple holding their cell phones up with flash lights on during a evening concert.
Two students posting for the camera, sitting on a bench on the Plaza.
A group of students walking side by side in front of Bell Hall.

Embrace the Challenge.

Tech is known for our exceptional STEM programs like engineering and computer science, but we offer more than 265 academic programs – each with outstanding faculty ready to help you forge the path to the future you want.

Choose Affordable Excellence.

With about 11,000 students and just over three hours away from Huntsville, Tennessee Tech offers the majors you want and the college town you are looking for. Our graduates fill the Huntsville area’s industries and businesses and make impressive early-career salaries. Tech now offers in-state tuition to the following Alabama counties: Madison, Limestone, Lawrence, Morgan, Lauderdale and Jackson.

Complete your application to Tennessee Tech by Dec. 15, and you’ll automatically be considered for Presidential Scholars scholarships.


$20M+ annual total of scholarships & grants awarded to students

2/3 students at Tech receive Financial Aid

Tech has the top spot among all public universities in Tennessee – Money’s 2026 “Best Colleges in the U.S.” rankings 
Presidential Scholars Scholarships
Alabama students can also qualify for Presidential Scholars Scholarships and earn up to $40,000 over four years!

Make Tennessee Tech Your Home.

With 9 residence halls to choose from, living on campus puts you at the heart of the Tennessee Tech experience, with opportunities to build friendships, get involved and make campus feel like home. And beginning Fall 2027, the new J.J. Oakley Innovation Center & Residence Hall will add an exciting new way to live, learn and create at Tech.

Three students playing pool in Pinkerton Hall lobby.
A 3D rendering of the new J.J. Oakley Residence Hall.
Student posing with Tennessee Tech’s Awesome Eagle mascot.
Two students talking in a furnished residence hall room.
Aerial view of Tennessee Tech’s campus in Cookeville.

Live in Tennessee’s College Town.

Tennessee Map showing location of Cookeville.

Cookeville is Tennessee’s college town – and there are tons of ways to make it your own. Cookeville is approximately 82 miles east of Nashville, 109 miles west of Knoxville and 96 miles north of Chattanooga – bringing you right in the middle of everything.

  • Cane Creek Park
  • Local Boutiques
  • Historic Downtown
  • Nearby State Parks, Trails and Waterfalls
  • Local Restaurants and Coffee Shops 

Our city has been named one of the most picturesque cities in Tennessee. Come see why!

Celebrate Golden Eagle Spirit.

Golden Eagles have grit and determination. Whether we’re in the uniform or in the stands, we push one another to go further and overcome challenges every day.

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball

  • Soccer
  • Golf

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