The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is a 4-year public university in southern Tennessee and one of three campuses in the UT System. UTC hosts colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Professional Studies conferring undergraduate degrees. In addition, UTC features a Fine Arts Center that serves as a space for the Theater and Music departments. For sports fans, UTC fields 13 men’s and women’s athletic teams known as the Mocs.

Acceptance Rate:
83%
Average Net Price:
$12,952
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1168

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$12,952
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,144
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,208
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,052
Books and Supplies
$1400
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,416
$30k - $48k
$10,749
$48k - $75k
$13,747
$75k - $110k
$17,405
$110k+
$17,861
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,309
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,293
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,591

 

Students receiving state aid
83%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4550
Students receiving federal aid
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,293
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$43,675,680
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,789,968

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
44%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,850
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$197
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,050
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,559

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
83%
Acceptance Rate
8345
Students Applied
95%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
707
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
90%
Submitting ACT
5%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1168
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
510
75th
590
Reading
25th
513
75th
620
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
294
$30k - $48k
178
$48k - $75k
207
$75k - $110k
139
$110k+
261

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 423-425-4662
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,283
Total Number of Undergrads
9,884
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
40%
20-39 Students
41%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
60

Faculty Overview

0
100
66%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
10%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
29
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
6%
White
75%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
222
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
30%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Scrappy
School Colors
navy blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Conference
Total Male Athletes
177
Total Female Athletes
107
Intramural Sports
3
Sports Club
11
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,600
Top 5 Cities
Chattanooga
Nashville
Atlanta
Knoxville
Memphis
Top 5 Employers
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Tennessee Valley Authority
Unum
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Hamilton County Department of Education
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Education
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$197
I've learned so much, not just in classes but being on my own and on campus. Responsibility is huge when in college. You have to study twice the amount of time you're in class. Aside from academics, I've learned how to cope without my circle of friends from high school. You quickly learn to make new friends and manage your time. Everything is coming together and I know when the academics get harder, I know I've got solid social skills behind me.
Brittany from Signal Mountain, TN
I am a freshman at UTC this year and have learned so much already. Classes can be difficult or easy, it all depends on what the student would like to take. Taking challenging classes is great here, I can push myself to learn even more by doing this. There are plenty of opportunities to explore a wide variety of classes for those who are undecided through general education requirements.
Nashville
I have learned a lot of things here, but mostly I have learned new study methods. I have a good relationship with my teachers and I am able to ask for help when I need it. The classes aren't too big so the teachers have more time to help you when you need it. I want to major in communications and being able to relate to my teachers and participate in class is a big part of communicating.
Marquef from Clarksville, TN
UTC offers a very diverse group of students, I love this because out of all the other schools I applied and were accepted to, lacked minorities.
UTC's campus is beautiful, it offers appealing landscapes and historic buildings, so there's just as much to learn inside the classroom as outside.
Finally, Chattanooga is an amazing city in itself, so you do not have to stray too far away from campus to have a good time in the city, there is also plenty of outdoor activities to take part in throughout Chattanooga's great outdoors.
Kaila from Antioch, TN
I have a great choice of classes to choose from. Because the classes are relatively small, I get to talk to my teachers more and can ask for more help if needed, which might not happen in a larger school. I'm not bored in class but not overly stressed with my load.
Mary from Knoxville, TN
It is a clean, safe campus with friendly staff and friendly students.
Valeria from Maryville, TN
I love the teaching methods here at UTC. The instructors are willing to communicate with each student one-on-one. Great interaction.
Jasmine from Memphis, TN
Attending UTC was an amazing choice! Even though I am so far from home, I feel at home here too! Everyone here is extremely nice and helpful.
Megan from Huntingdon, TN
UTC is an excellent school because of the affordability, convenience, and educational programs. The school is on the rise in the State of Tennessee and I have never met a student that dislikes it. The simplicity of life, mixed with the downtown location makes it the perfect place to go to college!
Jonathan from Hendersonville, TN
I have learned a lot at UTC. Most of the professors are really good about helping out out if you need the extra help. They want to make sure that you understand the material they are presenting you.
Miranda from Pulaski, TN