The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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About The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is a large public university located on an urban campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,067, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 125 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,332, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,522.

Knoxville, TN

$11,332

Avg in-state
tuition

$29,522

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate Insight

75% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

88%

Retention Rate Insight

88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1170-1340

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

32k

Students enrolled

46%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

77%

Unknown

1%

Black

5%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

23% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

45

Total Online Enrollment

14495

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

86% On-campus

14% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold6% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold19% online

Master'sCheck Bold24% online

DoctorateCheck Bold11% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

67%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

23%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,865
State Grant Aid$4,428
Institution Grant Aid$7,703
Pell Grant Aid$5,017

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$42k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

2.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS.
2AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
3ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
4AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
5BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
6BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
7COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
8COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
9EDUCATION.
10ENGINEERING.
11ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
12FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
13FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
14HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
15HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
16HISTORY
17HISTORY.
18LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
19LIBRARY SCIENCE.
20MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
21MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
22NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
23PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
25PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
26PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
27PSYCHOLOGY.
28PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
29SOCIAL SCIENCES.
30VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.