The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN • public • STARS • I | SEC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 30,577 • Total: 39,187

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

800 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN
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Website

www.utk.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 14,004 (45.8%) • Female: 16,573 (54.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,129	3.7%
Black/African American	1,209	4.0%
Hispanic/Latino	1,853	6.1%
White	24,095	78.8%
Two or More Races	1,585	5.2%
International	293	1.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

46.0%

23,221 admitted from 50,488 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Tests Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 600-670
Math: 590-670
Total: 1190-1340

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-31

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

STARS Required

Self-reported transcript system

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	12/15/2025

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

73.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

55.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

91.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$26,514

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$45,658

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,560
Out-of-state: $30,704

Room & Board

$13,356

Books & Supplies

$1,598

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,029
$30,001-48,000	$12,162
$48,001-75,000	$18,206
$75,001-110,000	$23,627
$110,001+	$25,688

Students Receiving Pell Grants

75%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

SEC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.8+ / ACT 28+ / SAT 1300+

In-State Awards

$200-$9,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$200-$18,000/yr

5 automatic scholarships (17 total)

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