The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK)

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

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	8,365
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	88%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, UTK 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 University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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.

UTK boasts an impressive student retention rate of 88% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.

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

74.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,244

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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

$31,664

Cost of attendance at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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, 91 of freshman students at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville received on average $10,884 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.

$10,884

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,253	23%	$5,169	$6,476,492
Other Federal Grant	2,639	48%	$3,865	$10,200,917
State Grant/Scholarships	3,659	67%	$4,428	$16,203,124
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	3,628	66%	$7,703	$27,948,251
Total Grant & Scholarships	4,994	91%	$10,884	$54,352,292

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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-Knoxville students is 72.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.9%.

72.1%

asian 72.7% 120 students
African American 63.9% 207 students
white 73.5% 2,654 students
unknown 74.9% 146 students
hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 61.4% 100 students
International Students 68.2% 58 students
Mixed Race 68.8% 95 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southeastern Conference
Baseball Southeastern Conference
Basketball Southeastern Conference
Track and Cross Country Southeastern Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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-Knoxville 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
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

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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