The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,488
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, UTC-Chattanooga is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that UTC-Chattanooga is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UTC-Chattanooga is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 73% at UTC-Chattanooga suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,848

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,966

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga received on average $9,566 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,566

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	844	38%	$5,056	$4,267,522
Other Federal Grant	844	38%	$5,145	$4,342,306
State Grant/Scholarships	1,947	88%	$4,782	$9,310,338
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,593	72%	$4,154	$6,617,263
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,119	96%	$9,566	$20,269,907

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga students is 53.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.4%.

53.7%

asian 67.4% 29 students
African American 44.3% 94 students
white 55.1% 786 students
unknown 54.6% 12 students
hispanic 49.4% 38 students
International Students 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 52.4% 33 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Conference
Basketball Southern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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