The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded two years before Tennessee achieved statehood in 1794, the University of Tennessee-Knoxville is the flagship campus of the UT system and the first public university west of the Appalachian Divide. UT is home to nine colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in over 360 areas of study. All incoming first year students are welcomed to UT with Torch Night ceremonies and graduating seniors are sent off with a celebration called Aloha Oe. To help serve the Knoxville community, the Tennessee Volunteers live up to their nickname by serving on outreach programs through the Center for Leadership and Service.

Acceptance Rate:
68%
Average Net Price:
$21,133
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1276

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$21,133
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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.
$13,484
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.
$31,974
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.
$12,500
Books and Supplies
$1598
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,518
$30k - $48k
$14,847
$48k - $75k
$21,897
$75k - $110k
$25,767
$110k+
$26,950
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
57%
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.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,593
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.
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,284
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,775

 

Students receiving state aid
60%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4253
Students receiving federal aid
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,284
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.
$239,622,672

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.
32%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,094
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.
$15,000
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.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
30%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,219
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,260

 

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
68%
Acceptance Rate
36290
Students Applied
71%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1559
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
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
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionDecember 15June 1
OtherNovember 1

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
35%
59%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1276
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
580
75th
670
Reading
25th
590
75th
660
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
68%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
39
Top 25%
73
Top 50%
95
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
511
$30k - $48k
324
$48k - $75k
215
$75k - $110k
227
$110k+
534

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 865-974-1111
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
33,805
Total Number of Undergrads
27,039
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
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
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
42%
40-99 Students
13%
100+ Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
160

Faculty Overview

0
100
84%
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
46%
54%
Residency
In-State Students
54%
Out-Of-State Students
35%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
56
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
6%
White
79%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
460
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
29%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Volunteers
School Colors
orange and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Total Male Athletes
269
Total Female Athletes
253
Intramural Sports
21
Sports Club
32
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,700
Top 5 Cities
Knoxville
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Top 5 Employers
University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Tennessee Valley Authority
Eastman Chemical Company
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
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.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
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.
$196

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Emily's Review

from Bartlett, TN

My freshman year at the University of Tennessee has been absolutely amazing. The campus is gorgeous, especially for being in downtown Knoxville, and there's so much to do in the area. The tuition is a...

Christopher's Review

from Maryville, TN

When I went to UT for a tour, I already had in mind that I wanted to go there, but the guides made the statement that they let you select your own major, basically design it how you want it, and that ...

Brittney's Review

from Knoxville, TN

The University of Tennessee has a grueling science program. They have one of the most challenging science programs in the South, but the teachers are willing to help you out with anything and they are...