The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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About The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

School Type: Public

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 30,564, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 42%. The university offers 89 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,560, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $30,704.

Knoxville, TN

$11,560

Avg in-state
tuition

$30,704

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

42%

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

74%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRequired to be considered for admission

Letter of recommendationRecommended

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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 Percentile1190-1340

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

39k

Students enrolled

50%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

61%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

16%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

67

Total Online Enrollment

19,290

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold58% online

Master'sCheck Bold26% online

DoctorateCheck Bold12% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$11,560$30,704
Graduate$11,468$29,656

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,598
On-campus room and board$13,594
On-campus other expenses$3,042
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$12,600
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$3,042
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$3,042

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$29,794$48,938
Off-campus without family$28,800$47,944
Off-campus with family$16,200$35,344

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

17%

State Grant Aid

52%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

16%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,911
State Grant Aid$5,431
Institution Grant Aid$7,539
Pell Grant Aid$5,240

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

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
11English Language And Literature/Letters.
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History.
16Legal Professions And Studies.
17Library Science.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
22Philosophy And Religious Studies.
23Physical Sciences.
24Psychology.
25Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
26Social Sciences.
27Visual And Performing Arts.
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