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Tennessee Ratings and Reviews

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4.8 5 reviews
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Tennessee Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

Tennessee is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

4.8

Approved reviews

5 student reviews

5 out of 5 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Value for Money highest and Student Life lowest.

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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.8
  • Academics
    4.8
  • Value for Money
    5.0
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.8
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.8
  • Housing
    4.4
  • Campus Safety
    4.4
  • Student Life
    3.4
  • Party and Bar Scene
    3.8

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to The University of Tennessee Knoxville?

Oct 14, 2025
Rating 4 out of 5

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public research university known for its strong academic programs, beautiful campus, and vibrant campus life. Pros include a wide range of academic programs, a strong alumni network, and a commitment to sustainability. However, some cons include limited diversity, safety concerns, and high tuition costs. Overall, UTK offers a supportive and inclusive community with numerous resources and opportunities for career development.

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Nov 26, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

Great seasonal climate on campus and a nationwide alumni group.

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Nov 15, 2018
Rating 5 out of 5

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Dec 20, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

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Nov 6, 2016
Rating 5 out of 5

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Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Tennessee was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221759.

Last updated: August 2026