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Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville:
Tennessee Tech is a public, co-educational and comprehensive university located in Cookeville, a town of about 25,000 residents. Although located in some of Tennessee's most beautiful countryside, the campus is only a little more than an hour from 3 of Tennessee state's metro areas - 82 miles east of Nashville, 109 miles west of Knoxville and 96 miles north of Chattanooga. It is known as Tennessee’s technological university, but houses 6 strong academic divisions -- the College of Agricultural and Human Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Engineering, and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Extended Education. With an enrollment of over 10,700 students and more than 50% of classes with 20 students or less, strong faculty/student relationships are a hallmark of a TTU educational experience. TTU is a member of the State University and Community College System of Tennessee and is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

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44 bachelor's degree and 23 graduate programs including an MBA, Ed.S, and Ph.D programs in business, education, engineering, arts and sciences and environmental sciences. Also Online Degree Programs.

TTU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas including: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, English & Communications, Foreign Languages, Physics, Sociology & Political Science, Web Design, Accounting and Law, Management, Economics, Finance & Marketing, MBA Studies, World Cultures & Business, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Eng, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Home interior design, Housing & Design..

Tennessee Tech University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys, earning designation two years in a row as one of the nation's best college educations for the cost. This honor comes on the heels of TTU's 2008 ranking as one of the Top Public Schools in the South by US News & World Report (for the sixth time) and as a Best Southeastern College by The Princeton Review (for the fourth time). These accolades are a reflection of the commitment our university has toward the lifelong success of our students.

Tennessee Technological University's mission as the state's only technological university is to provide leadership and outstanding programs in engineering, the sciences, and related areas that benefit the people of Tennessee and the nation. The University also provides strong programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, agriculture and human ecology, nursing, music, art and interdisciplinary studies. Tennessee Tech serves students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, but it retains a special commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.

The University is committed to the life-long success of students in its undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degree granting programs through high-quality instruction and learning experiences. The University is engaged in scholarly activity, especially basic and applied research, creative endeavors, and public service, with special emphasis on community and economic development. The University supports student participation in a broad array of extracurricular activities as an integral component of its commitment to student life and success.

The University's three interdisciplinary Accomplished Centers of excellence in Energy Systems Research, Manufacturing, and Water Resources and Chairs of Excellence in Business Administration strengthen the instructional, research, and service mission of the University.

The University is as supportive of women as of men and as supportive of those in the minority as of those in the majority. The University provides educational opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. The institution is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus that enriches the educational experience, promotes personal growth and a healthy society, prepares students for success in a global economy, and enhances America’s economic competitiveness.

Rooms are available for students in our residential halls. Many advantages and benefits can be associated with residence hall life: educational benefits, special in-hall programming (i.e. study skills, time and stress management, and resume writing), enhanced social activities, live-in para-professional student staff, convenience to campus facilities, and academic programs. Other advantages include meeting new people, exploring opportunities, and being more involved with campus life.

Tennessee Tech has 14 residence halls: 2 halls for men and 1 hall for women, and 11 co-ed halls, accommodating approximately 2,650 students. Rooms are designed for double occupancy; however, a few single and triple rooms are available. Rooms are furnished to include standard twin beds or loft beds and mattresses, desks, chairs, dressers, telephone, smoke detector, window shades, closets, and a wastebasket. Students may provide their own personal items to make their room more unique and comfortable. Your residence hall room will soon feel more like home after you have added your own personal touches.

Additionally, all rooms receive expanded basic cable service. All 14 residence halls are wired for ResNet (Internet) service. ResNet is short for Residence Hall Computer Network. Each of these hall rooms has a ResNet connection for each occupant, providing they have a personal computer.

Students can also stay in Tech Village apartments. Our desire is to see that the village apartments system provides you with a comfortable and home-like environment at the lowest possible cost. To the returning resident, our commitment is to continue to provide a quality service. Living on campus places you in the center of the university community allowing you to make the most of opportunities for involvement in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Most students find that Tech Village is the right choice for making the most of their college careers. By living on campus, you become part of a vital living-learning community and make friendships that will last a lifetime.