The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | December 15 | June 1 |
| Other | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
88%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
Average SAT Composite: 1276
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
30,559
Total Number of Undergrads
24,254
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
70%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $13,244
|
| 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. | $31,664
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$11,856
|
| Books and Supplies | $1598
|
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.
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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,464
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,999
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,493
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.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,648
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
550
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Volunteers
School Colors
orange and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southeastern Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Knoxville
Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
58%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$56,700
What Students Are Saying
3.86
Average Rating
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 little steep and classes were definitely a challenge, but the staff really works with you to help you succeed.
Emily from Bartlett, TN
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