Tennessee Technological University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
1%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tennessee Technological University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.4%(6,913)
Hispanic
5.1%(424)
African American
4.5%(380)
Asian
2.2%(181)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.1%(259)
Unknown
2.4%(205)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment9,902
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Tennessee Technological University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Tennessee Technological University has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
54.2%(4,629)
Women
45.8%(3,908)

Gender Statistics

Men4,629

47% of total enrollment

Women3,908

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tennessee Technological University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(255)
18-19
39.0%(3,329)
20-21
34.9%(2,977)
22-24
15.7%(1,344)
25+
7.4%(631)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(23)
22-24
29.6%(404)
25+
68.7%(938)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tennessee Technological University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.9%(1,922)
Out-of-State
5.0%(102)
International
1.1%(22)

Regional Representation

In-State1,922

94% of student body

Out-of-State102

5% of student body

International22

1% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age