Tennessee Tech

Tennessee Technological University
Other names
TTU
Former names
University of Dixie (1909–1915)
Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (1915–1965)
TypePublic research university and institute of technology
EstablishedMarch 27, 1915; 109 years ago (March 27, 1915)
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliations
Endowment$96.2 million (2022)[1]
PresidentPhilip B. Oldham[2]
Academic staff
c. 550[3]
Students10,117 (fall 2023)[4]
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee
,
U.S.

36°10′35″N 85°30′35″W / 36.17639°N 85.50972°W / 36.17639; -85.50972
CampusSuburban, 235 acres (95 ha)[5][6]
Colors    Purple and gold[7]
NicknameGolden Eagles
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I
Ohio Valley Conference[8][9]
MascotAwesome Eagle[10]
Websitetntech.edu

Tennessee Technological University (commonly referred to as Tennessee Tech) is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, and before that as University of Dixie, the name under which it was founded as a private institution.[5][6] Affiliated with the Tennessee Board of Regents, the university is governed by a board of trustees.[11] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[12]

As an institute of technology, Tennessee Tech places special emphasis on undergraduate education in fields related to engineering, technology, and computer science,[13] although degrees in education, liberal arts, agriculture, nursing, and other fields of study can be pursued as well.[14] Additionally, there are graduate and doctorate offerings in engineering, education, business, and the liberal arts. As of the 2018 fall semester, Tennessee Tech enrolls more than 10,000 students,[4] and its campus has 87 buildings on 235 acres (95 ha) centered along Dixie Avenue in northern Cookeville.[5][6]

Tennessee Tech athletic teams, named the Golden Eagles, compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference.[9]

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  2. ^ "Office of the President". Tennessee Technological University. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  3. ^ As of 2013. "Tennessee Technological University". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Facts and Figures". Fall 2022. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
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  6. ^ a b c "About TTU | History". Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved September 25, 2007.
  7. ^ "Logos & Colors | Marketing Toolkit | Tennessee Technological University". Archived from the original on April 27, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  8. ^ "NCAA Tennessee Technological University". Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  9. ^ a b "About TTU | Facts and Figures". Tennessee Technological University. Archived from the original on September 6, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "About TTU | Mascots". Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  11. ^ "Trustees". Tennessee Tech. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  13. ^ Slater, Joseph. "Welcome From the Dean". Tennessee Technological University. College of Engineering. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  14. ^ "About TTU | Mission and Vision". Tennessee Technological University. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved September 3, 2014.