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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a large, public institution located in Knoxville, tn. Founded in 1794, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville offers undergraduate degrees in 290 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 26,905 undergraduates
cost $13,244 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into The University of Tennessee-Knoxville? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 68.4%
SAT score average 1299
ACT score average 28
Average high school GPA 4.19
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Public Policy and Administration

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Research and Experimental Psychology
Marketing
Social Work
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,244
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,150
Books & supplies $1,598
Other expenses $5,666
Cost of attendance* $32,658
Average financial aid package $13,802
Estimated cost $18,856 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,664
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,150
Books & supplies $1,598
Other expenses $5,666
Cost of attendance* $51,078
Average financial aid package $13,802
Estimated cost $37,276 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? The University of Tennessee-Knoxville has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,905, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

36,304

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, students love their Fraternities/Sororities, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 527 Andy Holt Tower, Knoxville, TN 37996
phone 865-974-1000
address www.utk.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fraternities/sororities

Religious organizations

Campus events board

Black cultural programming committee

Student government association

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about The University of Tennessee-Knoxville to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is located in Knoxville, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville? 

The acceptance rate for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is 68%.

What’s the average GPA for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?

The average high school GPA for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville students was 4.19.

How much does it cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $130,632.

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