Tennessee Technological University, commonly known as Tennessee Tech, is a public research university founded in 1915 in Cookeville, on the Cumberland Plateau of Middle Tennessee. Serving approximately 10,000 students, Tennessee Tech is recognized nationally for its engineering, computer science, and education programs and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the Southeast for graduate starting salaries. The Golden Eagles compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). Tennessee Tech's emphasis on hands-on learning, strong industry partnerships, and vibrant student community ma…