Tennessee Technological University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
2%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tennessee Technological University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.2%(7,525)
Hispanic
5.1%(470)
African American
4.6%(422)
Asian
2.5%(229)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
3.2%(297)
Unknown
2.0%(180)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment10,903
International Students2%

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
54.1%(5,055)
Women
45.9%(4,289)

Gender Statistics

Men5,055

46% of total enrollment

Women4,289

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tennessee Technological University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.1%(361)
18-19
39.5%(3,488)
20-21
35.1%(3,098)
22-24
14.4%(1,277)
25+
6.9%(614)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(28)
22-24
27.1%(346)
25+
70.8%(905)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

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 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.6%(1,838)
Out-of-State
5.7%(113)
International
1.7%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State1,838

93% of student body

Out-of-State113

6% of student body

International33

2% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age