About the
College
Since 1838, the Tickle College of Engineering has been committed to graduating students who are ready to thrive in and contribute to the State of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. Programs spanning most major engineering fields are offered, with several nationally ranked among the top 30 of all public institutions.
Along with obtaining an excellent engineering education, our students are instilled with the Volunteer Values of lifelong learning, leading with integrity and innovation, active community engagement, and responsible resource management.
Pioneering Research
Our research portfolio spans eight departments of study, with particular clusters of strength in the areas of advanced manufacturing; next-generation materials; energy; environmental engineering, and healthcare, robotics, and smart technologies.
Many of our graduates have risen to top positions in industry, government, and academia, including nine astronauts who have literally risen, spending a collective 1,000 days (and counting!) in space.
Facts and Stats
View some quick facts and statistics about the college and our faculty, students, and research productivity.
$113.5m
in annual research expenditures
40%
of students placed in co-ops or internships
29th
Graduate program among public universities
Mission and Vision
The college is proud of its dedication to providing students of all types an accessible, top-quality engineering education, to advancing research for the betterment of society, and for serving the constituents of the State of Tennessee and beyond.
Awards
Nomination information for faculty and staff awards as well as an archive of previous award recipients and previous winners of the Dougherty Award—the college’s top honor.
John D. Tickle
In 2016, the college was named for alumnus and long-time university and college benefactor John D. Tickle (BS/IE, ’65). His dedication and generous support of the college led to his induction into the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Hall of Fame in 2022.
Board of Advisors
The college’s Board of Advisors consists of high-level managerial and technical executives from government, education, business, and industry. The board serves in an advisory capacity to the dean, administrative staff, department heads, faculty, and students of the college.