What division is Tennessee Tech?

Tennessee Tech competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the OVC.

What GPA do you need for Tennessee Tech?

The average GPA at Tennessee Tech is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Tennessee Tech?

Tennessee Tech has an enrollment of approximately 8,698 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Tennessee Tech?

Tennessee Tech has an acceptance rate of 76%.

How do I get recruited to play at Tennessee Tech?

To get recruited at Tennessee Tech, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Tennessee Tech's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Tennessee Tech

Cookeville, TNFCSOVC

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

8,698

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

76%

Acceptance

58%

Graduation

78%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Tennessee Tech is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the OVC, located in Cookeville, TN. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Tennessee Tech, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

58%

Acceptance

76%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,148

Retention

78%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$43,759

Coaching Staff565 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Tennessee Tech Athletics

Tennessee Tech is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Cookeville, TN, competing in the OVC. With an enrollment of 8,698 students, Tennessee Tech offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Tennessee Tech, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Tennessee Tech is 3.2. The school maintains a 58% graduation rate.

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