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$11,376
per year
In-State Tuition
78%
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$5,688 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,101 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,926 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $45,125potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Men's teams
6
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Cross Country
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From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,815
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,501
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,650
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Tennessee Tech University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $379 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $5,688
8 exams
24 credits
Save $9,101
14 exams
42 credits
Save $15,926
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$5,688 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$9,101 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$15,926 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee
Putnam County
Control
Public
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