Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Online | tennessee.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 25,423 prospective students applied, and 19,867 were granted admission. Of those admitted 5,512 enrolled in the school. 26,731 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,828 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,332 plus fees of $1,932. Tennessee is ranked 204 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Tennessee is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for The University of Tennessee within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#204 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#58 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Tennessee
#348 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1303 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.93 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tennessee Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 |
| Other Fees | $1,932 |
| Room and Board | $11,856 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,498 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,598 |
| Other Fees | $1,932 |
| Room and Board | $11,856 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,780 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,688 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Engineering | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221759 IPEDS survey data for The University of Tennessee.
Current students may use the The University of Tennessee GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.